Whatever your exercise regime, be it gym based or aerobics, it would be complete only when the anti-stress factors of these yogic poses id included in it. At half minute to one minute in each of these poses you need to expend only 3 to 6 minutes daily, to be completely rid of stress. Surely, an investment in time and effort that you rightly deserve.
Here are some simple yoga asanas for fighting stress and heightening your feel good factor.
Adhomukha Paschimottansana
Sit on a low stool, about a foot or so off the ground. Place both legs together. Place a cushion on thighs, if you are a beginner to yoga. Inhale raising both hands high. Exhaling, stretch forward as much as you can, lowering head and hands to the legs. Try to rest your forehead on your thighs. Breathe normally continuing to hold the pose as long as it is comfortable. Release, return to the base position and repeat the process.This asana helps not only helps in de-stressing but also attaining a healthy and glowing complexion.
Adhomukha Swastikasana
Sit in a cross legged pose. Inhale and raise both hands. Exhale, lower hands, placing palms flat on the ground. The head must lower too, so the forehead touches the floor. If you are unable to reach that far down, use a cushion to lower your head on initially. Hold the pose, breathing normally. Inhale, return to the starting position and repeat the process.
Udarakarshasana
This is a powerful stretch. Lie on your back. Inhale. Fold your legs, placing your feet close to your hips. Interlock fingers, placing palms under head, cushioning it. Exhaling, twist bent knees to your left and then right; ensure that your feet remain close to the hips. Hold the pose, breathing normally and repeat.This pose helps in detoxifying the system and relaxes the nervous system as well.
Nandi Shodhana
Sit in a simple cross-legged pose. Use thumb and index finger of the right hand to close right and left nostril respectively. Shut your right nostril and inhale from the left nostril for four counts and vice-versa. Shut both nostrils with both fingers and hold for four counts.
This yoga position balances both hemispheres of the brain, harmonizing your personality and it also clears the mind by the impact it has on the carotid sinus, which affects the respiratory system and the heart beat rates as well.
