Sitting in tiny airplane seats for long hours can stress out your body completely. But, you do not need to let the long and strenuous travel get to your body. There are simple yoga poses that you can practice when on a flight to keep the tension and stress away.
Neck rolls
Settle once in your seat comfortably. Once you are settled, start deep breathing. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Practice this a couple of times. Now bring your chin towards your chest. Let your head be in this position for a few minutes. Feel your head heavy. Now, slowly but gently start rolling your head towards the left and then to the back and then right, making a complete rotation. First rotate your head clockwise and then anticlockwise, five times each.
Eagle arms
Next you need to get into the eagle pose. Keep sitting on the chair and cross your right arm over the left arm. Both the arms should be placed in such a manner that they appear intertwined with one another. Now, get both your palms to touch. Lift your elbows slightly while your shoulders are still sliding back. Hold this for a couple of breaths. Now alternate your arms and repeat. This pose will help you stretch your upper back along with your shoulders.
Shoulder stretch
Now, bring yourself to the edge of your seat. Hold both your hands behind your back. Now, try to stretch and lengthen both your arms as much as possible. Let your head drop a little forward as this will help you stretch more. Practice this for five to six times. This yoga pose proves to be of great help in stretching the front of your shoulders.
Cow pose
From here you need to enter the yoga pose. Keep sitting in the same position. Bring your arms to your knees, with both your palms holding your knees firmly. Now inhale, and arch your back completely. Lift up your chin and look towards the ceiling. Keep holding for a couple of seconds before you get into the cat pose.
Cat pose
From cow pose, you straight away enter the cat pose. Exhale while rounding your spine. Your head should drop forward. Remember, that your hands should still touch your knees. While your head is dropped drown, set your gaze towards your navel. Stay in this position for a few seconds. Repeat the cat and cow movements for at least five times each on an inhale and exhale.
So, the next time you are on a flight and your body begins to cringe, practice these simple yoga poses. Within no time, you will be all relaxed and rejuvenated.
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