Yoga for Stress Management

Everyone get stressed at one point or other. Thanks to our work, commitments, emotional upheavals, money matters, pollution that increase stress level of our life. Stress strain our body and mind and can lead to health problems like insomnia, headache, anger and substance abuse. Before stress drain all the energy out of you, practice yoga. It will help you in managing stress and will give a sense of well-being. Yoga sees a person as a unique combination of mind, body and soul, thus it maintains mind, body and soul harmony.

Yoga for Stress Management

Standing forward bend

Exhale and from the hip joint, bend forward. As you bend more, lengthen your torso and keep moving deeper into the pose. Now inhale and return to standing position. While repeating this exercise keep in mind to stay in the pose for 30 seconds to one minute, your knees should be straight and touch your fingertips or palms to the floor.

Warrior One

Stand squarely. Lung forward and keep your feet hip-width apart.  Your back foot should be at a 45-degree angle with your heel while, your bending knee should be directly over your ankle. To be comfortable, adjust your heel accordingly.  Now inhale and place your hands on the sides of your head, palms facing each other.

Drop your shoulder down and backwards and press your chest forward. Place your palms together and gaze up towards your thumbs to go deeper. In your back you should have a slight bend. Hold for 4-8 breaths. For releasing, bend your front knee and either step forward or step backward into the standing position, while inhaling.

Neck Rolls

With your eyes facing forward, sit or stand comfortably. First of all, exhale and touch your chin to your chest and hold it there for 15-30 seconds. With each breath you can deepen the pose. Let gravity and your relaxed muscle pull your head down instead of you doing this job. While you inhale, return your head to center. Now, touch your right ear to your right shoulder and hold it there for 15-30 seconds. Then, return your head to center while inhaling and repeat the same on other side. Again, while inhaling, return your head to center.