Yoga Day 2023: 6 asanas to boost your fitness goals

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Practicing yoga can prove to be one of the best ways to stay fit. Here are 6 asanas that will help you in our fitness journey:

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Sirsasana

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Bhujangasana

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Trikonasana

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Vajrasana

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Virabhadrasana

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Adho Mukha Svanasana

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