Instantly Relieve Stress! 5 Easy Yoga Poses for Everyone
Pose 1: Child's Pose (Balasana)
How to: Kneel on the mat, separate your knees slightly. Place your forehead on the floor. Extend your arms forward or rest them alongside your body.
Benefits: Relieves tension in the back, shoulders, and neck, helping to calm the mind.
Tip: Breathe deeply in and out slowly to relax more.
Pose 2: Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)
How to: Stand straight with your feet slightly apart. Bend forward, letting your arms hang loosely or holding your ankles.
Benefits: Helps reduce stress and anxiety, promoting blood flow to the brain.
Tip: Bend your knees slightly if you feel too tight and relax your head.
Pose 3: Legs-up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)
How to: Lie on your back, bend your knees. Place your buttocks close to the wall and extend your legs up against the wall.
Benefits: Helps reduce swelling in the legs and feet, alleviates stress, and promotes restful sleep.
Tip: Place a small pillow under your hips for comfort.
Pose 4: Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana to Bitilasana)
How to: Kneel and place your hands on the floor (tabletop position). Alternate between arching your back and rounding your spine.
Benefits: Helps relieve tension in the back and neck, stimulating blood circulation.
Tip: Inhale when arching your back and exhale when rounding your spine.