10 Yoga Poses to Fight Stress

Child’s pose is the classic resting pose and an easy way to achieve relaxation. It involves bending your legs under your body and pulling your head towards your knees, helping to comfort and soothe your busy mind. Try child's pose when you feel stressed, and remember to breathe deeply.

Begin by lying in a neutral position on your stomach. Then, planting your palms on the ground next to your abdomen, lift your body slowly off the mat so the tops of your feet and your palms are the only parts contacting the mat. This pose creates a gentle, yet effective stretch through the body and can quickly release tension.

Lie on your back with your arms resting a few inches from your body and your palms facing up. Spread your legs about 15 to 20 inches apart, allowing your feet to fall open naturally. Shrug your shoulder blades down toward your lower back. Lengthen your spine while keeping your lower back relaxed against the floor.

重心移到右脚上,举起哟ur left knee up to your chest. Next, cross your left leg in front of your right knee and bend both knees while wrapping your left toes around the back of your right calf. Cross your left elbow under your right elbow, bringing the fingertips of your left hand toward the base of your right palm before lifting your elbows upward.

This inversion pose is for the more practiced yogis, howevermodified versionsexist for beginners and are equally effective at stress relief. The headstand can conquer stress byreversingyour body’s blood flow and forcing you to focus heavily on breathing and balance– pushing all other thoughts out of your mind.

For the cow pose, kneel on all fours, squaring your hips and knees. As you inhale, push your stomach towards the floor while lifting your head. Reverse this pose by lowering your head and rounding your back to achieve the cat pose. This is an excellent move for relieving back stress and strengthening your spine and back muscles.

The fish pose isrecommendedfor fighting anxiety and fatigue, as well as providing gentle relief for your back and shoulders. Lie on your back with your arms at your side, round your back and lean as far back on the crown of the head as is comfortable, allowing your upper arms to be lifted off the mat. If you need back or neck support, use a towel or pillow.

Stand tall, inhale and reach your hands to the sky. As you exhale, engage your abs and fold your body forward while maintaining a straight back. Tuck in your chin, and relax your shoulders. Shift your weight forward onto your toes while straightening the legs. Rest your hands on the ground with your fingertips in alignment with your toes.

By turning your perspective upside down, you are freeing your mind of its current focus and eliminating stressful thoughts. Start by lying on your back and slowly bring your legs upward, lifting your abdominals off the floor, while supporting them with your elbows.

This pose may look simple, but it requires intense focus and a quiet mind to hold balance, which is precisely why this a good pose for stress relief. The attention and focus needed to balance with one leg raised 90 degrees with one hand on the floor acts as a form of meditation by freeing your mind.