For centuries, people have been practicing yoga
as a way to center themselves, find balance, and restore energy. Many people
swear by yoga, not just as a fitness practice but as a way of life. Next time
you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, or just in need of a break, try one of
these simple yoga poses and feel the stress melt away! (Special thanks to thisarticle from the Huffington Post
for the awesome photos and explanations of each pose.)
Child’s Pose
A perennial favorite among yoga newcomers, both
for its simplicity and nearly instant calming effect. The child’s pose, or
Balsana, can calm stress and anxiety by resting the mind and gently stretching
your back at the same time.
Corpse Pose
Sure, the name’s a bit morbid, but ironically
you’ll feel much more alive after spending a few minutes in the Corpse Pose, or
Savasana. Easy to master, simply lie on your back with your legs extended and
arms down by your sides in order to trigger your body’s natural relaxation
response for the stress relief you need.
Cat Pose
Meow! Arching your back with your head tucked
down in the Cat Pose, or Marjaryasana, provides a much-needed spine massage
that releases the tension in your neck and back. Not only does Cat Pose feel
great, but it also channels your focus towards your breathing, which can give
you a sense of calm and relaxation.
Eagle Pose
Feeling up for a challenge? Have really good
balance? Give Eagle Pose, or Garudasana, a try! This pose which twists your
body into an elegant pretzel as you stand on one foot not only looks super cool
and gives you instant yoga street cred, but basically forces you to focus on
balance and balance only. A great way to block out all the noise and
distraction that was stressing you out in the first place.
What’s your favorite de-stressing yoga pose?
Please share in the comments section. Namaste!
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