5 super yoga asanas for stress relief and improve flexibility

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We all face day to day stress in our lives. The busy lifestyle makes us feel exhausted and stressed. Managing stress is important to work efficiently and life peacefully. So, we going to discuss about some asanas which can help us to manage stress and improve our wellbeing.


But before knowing those asanas let's know about yoga!


Yoga is a great practice for everyone as it has an abundance of health benefits, and it comes with zero side effects. If you are wondering how yoga poses to alleviate stress, here is your answer…


reduces the stress

; calming the mind

; improves focus span

; helps to focus on present

; relaxing the body






yoga pose # 1 Balasan :- child pose

It is one of the easy poses that can be practiced even by beginners.

Instruction

Kneel on your yoga mat with your legs together. Sit back on your heels. Bend forward towards the ground with your chest touching your thighs and forehead touching the ground. Let your hands rest on the side.

Why is it a Great Yoga Pose for Stress Relief?
  • It is a resting posture that quiets the brain and reduces stress
  • It also benefits our lymphatic and nervous system
  • It releases our anxiety along with stress

Required time for this Relaxing Yoga Pose: 1 minute is enough to relieve stress from the body.

Video Guide of This Yoga Pose to Reduce Stress:

YOGA POSE # 2 Paschimottanasana: Seated Forward Bend

It is an amazing yoga pose to reduce stress and improve our physical health.

Instructions:

Begin seated with legs extended. Now bend forward with an attempt to touch your feet from your hands. Hold this position till you can and then slowly relax.

Why is it a Great Yoga Pose for Stress Relief?
  • This pose stretches our muscles and reduces tension
  • It provides relief in menopause, kidneys, liver, and ovaries.
  • This yoga poses helps our mind to be relaxed.
Required time for this Relaxing Yoga Pose: 5-10 seconds is a good enough time to be in this pose. 

Video Guide of This Yoga Pose to Reduce Stress:

Yoga Pose #3 Viparita Karani: Leg up the wall pose

It is one of the happy for stress relief as it quickly cools your mind and body.

Instructions:

Lie of the floor near a wall, Inhale… exhale… swing your legs up onto the wall. Keep your spine straight and bend your knees a little so your kneecaps won’t knock.

Why is it a Great Yoga Pose for Stress Relief?
  • This pose boosts blood circulation.
  • It improves our sleep and regulates our mood effectively.
  • This yoga pose helps in stress reduction.

Required time for this Relaxing Yoga Pose: Holding this pose for 60 seconds can help you calm down
instantly.

Video Guide of This Yoga Pose to Reduce Stress:  


Yoga Pose #4 Bitilasana: Cow Pose

Generally, cat and cow pose is performed simultaneously. Just like cat pose, it is an easy yoga pose to reduce stress.

Instructions:

Be on all your fours and inhale to curve your belly downwards (towards the floor). Now stretch your chin and chest by looking upward.

Why is it a Great Yoga Pose for Stress Relief?
  • It is a warming yoga pose for your spine
  • This yoga pose reduces stress and helps your mind stay calm
  • It also helps in creating an emotional balance by massaging organs

Required time for this Relaxing Yoga Pose: 30 seconds into this pose can be very beneficial to reduce stress.

Video Guide of This Yoga Pose to Reduce Stress:  



yoga pose #5 Adho Mukha Savasana: - downward dog pose

Downward Facing Dog stretches the hamstrings and calves, and it strengthens the arms and legs.1 The pose also helps increase the strength of the external oblique abdominal muscles.2   

                                    instructions 

 Position yourself on your hands and knees, ensuring your wrists aligned under your shoulders and your knees are directly beneath your hips. Tuck your toes and press back through your hands to elevate your hips and extend your legs.

benefits of doing 

stretches the entire body 

ease backpain and promote good posture

calms the mind

boost mental clarity and focus

Video Guide of This Yoga Pose to Reduce Stress: 

Time for you to try these yoga poses to reduce stress. Do share with us which yoga pose did you try for yourself.

Also, if you know someone who’s battling with day-to-day stress, help them by sharing this write-up. After all, we rise by lifting others!

Now, you are all set to combat stress in your life and lead a happy life.

                                       

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