yoga posture for reducing stress

As technology speeds up the pace of life and we try to fit more into our busy schedules to maintain inner peace and contentment. we begin to worry and get anxious, our body becomes fatigued, irritable and more health problems occurs down the road. when faced with difficulties, our bodies respond with series of physical and psychological reactions that mobilize internal forces and prepare us to act; when in excess it could lead the body into other problems. Modern stress is of a different nature, we end up pumping high energy chemicals for low-energy needs. The price is high over long period of time, you turn the energy inward and you burn out. We can't control all life event but we can choose how we react to things that push our emotional buttons.- this is where yoga can help you regulate your body into its normal rhythm and prevent physical & emotional stress.

Pose Instructions:

         Lie back on the floor with the soles of the feet together and the knees spread apart, supported by folded blankets. Breathe deeply and slowly. To come out of the pose, put the soles of the feet on the ground with the knees bent and roll to the side.



You can also incorporate stimulating and restorative poses such like Virabhadrasana (warrior pose)



and bhujangasana (cobra pose) to energize the body and build strength. stay in-touch with your breathing while resting in Savasana (Corpse pose)

and Salamba Baddha Konasana (supported Bound Angle Pose) will help both body and mind to relax.

 Try Salamba Setu Bandha supported bridge pose,  helps your body de-stress, works the buttocks and thigh muscles.




Viparita Karani (Legs up the wall pose)
Jathara Parivartanasana (Reclining twist).

Author: Onyinye A