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10 min Morning Yoga For Anxiety & Stress | Yoga To De-Stress And Relax | Yoga For Anxiety

The Yoga Institute · 2:58

In this practice

Key teachings

Stress management through yoga
Importance of daily self-care for mental well-being
Harmonizing energy flow for relaxation

Ideal for

Individuals experiencing stress or anxiety
Those seeking daily relaxation practices
Beginners to yoga

Lesson

Instructions

Dr. Hansaji Yogendra shares a 10-minute yoga session and guides you through a series of yoga poses and breathing techniques dedicated to relaxation and stress relief.

Stress can have negative effects on our bodies, minds, and emotions, making it crucial to take a few minutes daily to unwind and let go of tension. Let's look at a few pointers on how stress impacts us :

· Physical Health: Stress can lead to various physical health issues, such as headaches, digestive problems, muscle tension, and weakened immune system.

· Mental Health: Prolonged stress can contribute to anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health challenges.

· Cognitive Function: Chronic stress may impair concentration, memory, and decision-making abilities.

· Sleep Problems: Stress can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia and sleep disturbances.

· Cardiovascular Issues: Long-term stress can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular problems.

Let us look at the session as guided by Dr. Hansaji Yogendra

This breathing technique balances and regulates oxygen flow, calming the mind and reducing stress and anxiety.

Gently stretches hips, thighs, and ankles while releasing tension in the back, shoulders, and neck.

Quiets the mind and promotes relaxation.

Releases tension in the spine and neck, relieving stress and anxiety. Stimulates energy flow for a sense of calmness.

Stretches the chest, throat, and neck, opening the heart chakra. Relieves tension and stress, promoting feelings of love and compassion.

Relieves tension throughout the body and induces deep relaxation. Improves circulation and stimulates energy flow.

Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety.

The ultimate relaxation pose, letting go of all tension and stress. Reduces fatigue, lowers blood pressure, and promotes deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

The combination of these techniques collaborates to harmonize the energy flow within your body, triggering your body's relaxation response and fostering a profound sense of calmness. It's crucial to allocate a few minutes each day for self-care, allowing yourself to release any tension and stress. By incorporating these straightforward yoga poses and breathing exercises into your daily routine, you'll experience a heightened state of relaxation, centeredness, and balance.

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Steps

Equal Breathing (Samavritti Pranayama)
Balasana (Child's Pose)
Cat-Cow Pose
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
Yashtikasana (Stick Pose)
Abdominal/Diaphragmatic Breathing
Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Benefits

Reduces stress and anxiety
Calms the mind
Releases tension in back, shoulders, and neck
Improves circulation
Lowers blood pressure
Promotes deep relaxation and rejuvenation

Chakra Child Pose Fish Pose Matsyasana Ama Asana

Transcript

namaskar today I'll guide you to help you to relax and de-stress with 10 minutes of yoga session stress can cause many negative effect on our body mind and our emotion that is why it is very essential to take few minutes every day to unwind and let go of the tension let's begin our practice with equal breathing this breathing technique helps to balance and regulate the flow of oxygen in our body which can calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety another is balasan or child's pose this pose gently stretches your hips eyes and Ankle while relaxing tension in your back shoulder and neck it can help to quieten your mind and promote relaxation third is cat Cow pose this pose helps to release tension in the spine as well as in the neck which can release stress and anxiety the gentle movement also stimulates the flow of energy in your body promoting a sense of calmness now let's understand machiasan or fish pose this pose stretches the chest throat and neck while opening your heart's chakra it can help release tension as well as stress while promoting feeling of love and compassion next is yes the castle or stick pose this pose helps to relieve tension in the entire body and bring deep relaxation it can also help to improve circulation and stimulate the flow of energy in your body next is abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing this breathing technique helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system this promotes relaxation and reduces Stress and Anxiety last is shavasana or corpse pose this pose is an ultimate relaxation pose allowing your body and mind to fully let go of any tension or stress it can help to reduce of fatty it helps lowering blood pressure and promotes feeling of relaxation and Rejuvenation all these techniques work together to balance the flow of energy in your body activate your relaxation response and promote a sense of calmness remember it's essential to take a few minutes every day to take care of yourself and let go of any tension and stress by bringing these simple yoga poses and breathing techniques into your daily routine you will feel more relaxed centered and balanced so have a peaceful relaxed and balanced day ahead namaskar

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 10 minutes
Equipment: yoga mat
Target areas: full bodyhipsthighsanklesbackshouldersneckspinechest
Energy: calming

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