7 yoga poses that can help reduce stress and anxiety
2 months ago

7 yoga poses that can help reduce stress and anxiety

India Today  

Stress is a normal response to life's demands, whether positive or negative. Forward Fold The Forward Fold pose can help stretch the hamstrings, lengthen the spine, and calm the mind. Child's Pose Child's Pose is a gentle stretch that calms the mind and relieves tension in the back. Cat-Cow Pose Cat-cow stretch relaxes the effects of sitting long: opens the chest and opens the back, straightening your whole torso from top to bottom. Legs Up the Wall Pose Legs Up the Wall pose is a restorative pose that helps reduce stress and relieve tension in the legs and lower back.

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Struggling to sleep? Try these 6 gentle yoga poses for better rest
2 days, 11 hours ago

Struggling to sleep? Try these 6 gentle yoga poses for better rest

India Today  

Good sleep is essential for overall well-being, as it supports physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. By promoting relaxation through mindful movement and deep breathing, yoga helps calm the nervous system, lower stress levels, and prepare the body for rest. Certain yoga poses, such as Child's Pose or Legs Up the Wall, specifically target areas of tension in the …

Yoga for back pain: Practising these yoga poses can help reduce pain in the lower back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yoga for back pain: Practising these yoga poses can help reduce pain in the lower back

India TV News  

Yoga asanas are known to be one of the best forms of physical activity. Here are some yoga poses that can help reduce pain in the lower back. This pose also stretches and strengthens the abdominal muscles which are important for supporting the lower back. Adho Mukha Svanasana Image Source : FREEPIKAdho Mukha Svanasana This pose is also known as …

Top 10 Yoga exercises to help students with exam stress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top 10 Yoga exercises to help students with exam stress

Hindustan Times  

Exams can be a challenging time for students, often leading to anxiety and mental fatigue but according to experts, Yoga provides an excellent way to manage stress, enhance focus and maintain emotional stability. 10 Yoga poses to help students tackle the demands of exam preparation with greater ease and resilience. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder …

10 yoga exercises that could help fight depression in working women
1 month, 3 weeks ago

10 yoga exercises that could help fight depression in working women

Hindustan Times  

The modern work life is so hectic that it can often leave women feeling overwhelmed, stressed and even depressed. 10 Yoga exercises for working women, to foster a sense of calm, help alleviate stress and create a positive mindset. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Archika Sudhanshu, Spiritual and Meditation Guru, recommended some Yoga poses that could help fight …

Yoga hacks for busy lives: Simple Yoga exercises for focus and stress relief
4 months ago

Yoga hacks for busy lives: Simple Yoga exercises for focus and stress relief

Hindustan Times  

According to experts, Yoga is not just a physical exercise—it is a way of living, a guiding principle that brings balance to the mind, body and spirit. Yoga expert shares quick fixes for stress relief and focus From burnout to balance: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Gunjan Adya, Founder of Tula Journey and a Certified Expressive Art Therapist, opined, …

10 Yoga exercises that could help lift your mood and fight depression
6 months, 4 weeks ago

10 Yoga exercises that could help lift your mood and fight depression

Hindustan Times  

Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and has gained recognition in recent times as a complementary approach to managing various mental health conditions, including depression. 10 Yoga exercises that could help lift your mood and fight depression In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, suggested several Yoga techniques that may help …

International Yoga Day 2024: Looking for mental peace? Here's how yoga exercises help you unwind and manage stress
9 months, 1 week ago

International Yoga Day 2024: Looking for mental peace? Here's how yoga exercises help you unwind and manage stress

Hindustan Times  

In our fast-paced, hectic lives, finding moments of relaxation and calm is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being and yoga - an ancient practice originating in India - has become a valuable tool for individuals seeking relaxation and stress management. Through a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques and mindfulness, yoga offers a holistic approach to unwinding and promoting …

International Yoga Day 2024: Five Yoga poses to relieve stress without leaving your chair at work
9 months, 1 week ago

International Yoga Day 2024: Five Yoga poses to relieve stress without leaving your chair at work

India TV News  

In today’s fast-paced world, where many of us spend prolonged hours hunched over desks or in front of screens, tension and stress can build up in the mind and body very rapidly. On International Yoga Day 2024, try incorporating a stress-relieving chair yoga routine into your workday can significantly enhance your daily vitality. According to Dr Rajeev Rajesh, Chief Yoga …

Yoga for stress: 8 stress reduction techniques to manage autoimmune conditions
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Yoga for stress: 8 stress reduction techniques to manage autoimmune conditions

Hindustan Times  

Yoga experts claim that Yoga can be a valuable tool for managing autoimmune conditions by promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and supporting overall well-being. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, asserted that by incorporating these Yoga techniques into your routine, you can support your immune system, reduce inflammation and promote overall well-being while …

Yoga for strong and supple spine: 4 exercises to cultivate healthier spine for good posture
1 year ago

Yoga for strong and supple spine: 4 exercises to cultivate healthier spine for good posture

Hindustan Times  

Yoga is a powerful tool for promoting spinal health, offering a range of poses and practices that can strengthen and stretch the muscles surrounding the spine, improve flexibility and enhance overall mobility. Yoga for strong and supple spine: 4 exercises to cultivate healthier spine for good posture Importance of alignment In an interview wth HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder …

9 ways Yoga can boost heart function; breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that can help
1 year, 4 months ago

9 ways Yoga can boost heart function; breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that can help

Hindustan Times  

Our heart works round the clock to maintain the steady flow of oxygen, blood and hormones in our body; no wonder this crucial organ requires utmost care for smooth functioning. Yoga’s emphasis on deep breathing and relaxation can reduce stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, thus potentially lowering the risk of heart disease. Since smoking is a major risk factor …

International Yoga Day 2023: 5 Yoga exercises you should try from today for optimal mental health
1 year, 9 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: 5 Yoga exercises you should try from today for optimal mental health

Hindustan Times  

Yoga has long been recognised for its positive impact on mental health as the practice of Yoga encompasses physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation, all of which contribute to improving mental well-being. It offers a powerful and holistic approach to promoting mental health and well-being as through its combination of physical postures, breathwork and meditation, Yoga provides a multifaceted toolkit …

From stress to serenity: How yoga helps business leaders to manage work pressure
1 year, 9 months ago

From stress to serenity: How yoga helps business leaders to manage work pressure

Deccan Chronicle  

In today’s fast-paced business world, stress has become a prevalent issue for many, especially those in leadership positions. From Oprah Winfrey to Jeff Weiner there are many examples of renowned business leaders who practice yoga to develop compassion, empathy and increase productivity. Yoga Practices for business leaders The importance of breathwork cannot be overstated when it comes to reducing stress. …

International Yoga Day 2023: Quick Yoga asanas you can easily do to beat stress
1 year, 9 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: Quick Yoga asanas you can easily do to beat stress

Hindustan Times  

According to experts, Yoga is a powerful exercise method for combating stress and promoting overall well-being as through a combination of physical postures, controlled breathing techniques and mindfulness practices, Yoga helps reduce stress levels and induces a state of calm and relaxation so ahead of International Yoga Day, why not try some gentle stretching and strengthening of the body through …

Mental stress and Yoga: 5 poses to help you get relief
1 year, 9 months ago

Mental stress and Yoga: 5 poses to help you get relief

India TV News  

With all that is going on in our daily lives- be it studies or familial pressure or bosses breathing down our necks, the amount of stress and anxiety we go through increases. Cat-cow pose Image Source : FREEPIKThe cat-cow pose The cat-cow pose is an easy fix for mental stress and anxiety. Child's pose Image Source : FREEPIKThe Child's pose …

7 Yoga Poses for Students to Lessen Exam Stress
2 years, 1 month ago

7 Yoga Poses for Students to Lessen Exam Stress

News 18  

The growing pressure to do well has put a lot of unwarranted stress on school-age children, and a dangerously high number of kids endure depression, panic attacks, or suicide thoughts. He recommended the following 7 yoga positions to reduce exam stress: Kakasana :Samasthithi should come first, palms should be flat. Brain-boosting yoga:Standing tall and straight with your arms at your …

Yoga for students: 7 best exercises to tackle exam stress
2 years, 1 month ago

Yoga for students: 7 best exercises to tackle exam stress

Hindustan Times  

The increasing expectation to do well has caused the school-going child a lot of unnecessary stress and the amount of children who experience melancholy, panic attacks or suicidal thoughts is dangerously high. Yoga for students: 7 best exercises to tackle exam stress In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions, Himalaya Yoga Ashrama and …

5 quick exercises to cope with anxiety and depression
2 years, 2 months ago

5 quick exercises to cope with anxiety and depression

Hindustan Times  

Rapid heart beat, sweating and feeling of impending doom; this is all too familiar for a person suffering from anxiety disorders. 5 quick exercises to cope with anxiety and depression Some kind of physical activity even if walking inside the house from one room to another, practicing mindfulness, doing your favourite activity that relaxes you, sleeping well or healthy a …

5 Effective Yoga Poses For Anger Management And Stress Reduction
2 years, 5 months ago

5 Effective Yoga Poses For Anger Management And Stress Reduction

News 18  

Anger is an emotion characterized by hostility toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Here are 5 effective yoga poses for anger management: Balasana This is a great place to start If you’re a beginner at yoga. Savasana Another simple exercise that can help you control your anger is Savasana, also known as the corpse pose. …

4 yoga poses to calm your nervous system
2 years, 7 months ago

4 yoga poses to calm your nervous system

Hindustan Times  

The nervous system helps us to function optimally, handle challenges and navigate life. 4 yoga poses to calm your nervous system According to Anna, an anxiety coach and therapist," When you experience stress & anxiety, your body works to protect you by activating the flight or fight response. But when there are constant stressors, anxiety or past trauma present, this …

International Yoga Day 2022: 5 Yoga poses to relieve stress and rejuvenate mind
2 years, 9 months ago

International Yoga Day 2022: 5 Yoga poses to relieve stress and rejuvenate mind

India TV News  

International Yoga Day 2022: 5 Yoga poses to relieve stress and rejuvenate mind Yoga is beneficial to both mental and physical wellness. Annually International Yoga Day 2022 is celebrated on June 21 to educate people about Yoga's importance and the pivotal role it plays in leading towards a healthier lifestyle by rejuvenating our mind and body. People with poor mental …

Malaika Arora suggests three yoga asanas for better mental health | VIDEO
2 years, 11 months ago

Malaika Arora suggests three yoga asanas for better mental health | VIDEO

India TV News  

Highlights The Balasana pose helps the body in releasing the tension Sukhasana helps a lot in mental relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety Adho Mukha Svanasana helps in stretching, strengthening, and flexibility Actress Malaika Arora Khan is a fitness enthusiast and owns a yoga studio called Divayoga. Therefore, it is necessary to follow a healthy lifestyle that helps us achieve …

Yoga at workplace: 5 exercises to de-stress at office and regain focus
3 years, 5 months ago

Yoga at workplace: 5 exercises to de-stress at office and regain focus

Hindustan Times  

We all have used our office desks to pin family pictures, our favourite munchies and pile loads of work but from now, it will witness a health twist too, courtesy these corporate Yoga exercises that are simple to perform and help to de-stress at workplace and regain focus. Siddhasana or Accomplished pose Siddhasana or Accomplished pose Method: This is the …

Angry, tired or stressed? These powerful Yoga tips will help you conquer all
3 years, 5 months ago

Angry, tired or stressed? These powerful Yoga tips will help you conquer all

Hindustan Times  

World Mental Health Day: Pandemic has had a huge impact on our mind. Yoga for better state of mind "For the past 1.5 years, we are disconnected with the outside world and mental health issues like depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder are on rise. The renowned Yoga guru recommends a combination of asana, pranayama, meditation, mudras and positive affirmation to …

Feeling stressed? Quick breathing exercises to calm your nerves
3 years, 6 months ago

Feeling stressed? Quick breathing exercises to calm your nerves

Hindustan Times  

While feeling some amount of stress is quite normal and can actually make you achieve your goals, it can at times have an overpowering effect on you. Uncontrolled stress over a long period of time could lead to many chronic diseases like cardiac diseases, depression, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues. Pranayama or breathing exercise is one of the most effective techniques to …

Yoga for better mental health: Build mental clarity with these 5 easy exercises
3 years, 7 months ago

Yoga for better mental health: Build mental clarity with these 5 easy exercises

Hindustan Times  

From increasing body awareness to creating mental clarity and calmness, Yoga is backed with health benefits that even improve a person's mental well-being. Yoga for better mental health: Try these 5 easy exercises to build mental clarity A Harvard research revealed that “Yoga brings mental benefits such as reduced anxiety and depression. What may be more surprising is that it …

5 easy Yoga exercises to try at home and improve posture, hunchback problem
3 years, 11 months ago

5 easy Yoga exercises to try at home and improve posture, hunchback problem

Hindustan Times  

Feeling low, tired and sluggish along with back pain are some of the health problems that come with the amount of time we spend sitting in front of our computer screens or being hunched in front of our phones but like many other ailments, Yoga has a solution to fix these too. 5 easy Yoga exercises to try at home …

Yoga for Stress Part 2: Three Asanas to Help You Unwind
4 years, 5 months ago

Yoga for Stress Part 2: Three Asanas to Help You Unwind

News 18  

If you didn’t have a stress problem before this year, chances are that you may have one now. In the previous part of the series, we gave you three yoga asanas that can help in relieving stress and anxiety. Bhramari Pranayama Bhramari Pranayama, also called humming bee breath, helps in relieving stress and cerebral tension. Shashankasana Shashankasana, also called the …

4 Yoga Asanas That Can Help Improve Your Posture
4 years, 5 months ago

4 Yoga Asanas That Can Help Improve Your Posture

News 18  

Maintaining a healthy posture is an absolute necessity, especially if you have a desk job that requires you to be in a seated position for long hours. Hold the pose for five seconds and then slowly rise back up into the starting position. Adho mukha svanasana or downward-facing dog pose The downward-facing dog pose can help relieve back pain while …

These Breathing Exercises Can Help you Cope with Anxiety, Relieve Stress
4 years, 6 months ago

These Breathing Exercises Can Help you Cope with Anxiety, Relieve Stress

News 18  

Anxiety is the feeling of fear and uneasiness in situations of stress. Some of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder are: -Increased blood pressure -Nausea -Over-worries and restlessness -Increased irritability -Difficulty in concentration -Sleep disorder -Panic attacks While it is advisable to seek medical help, there are some basic breathing techniques that can be practiced whenever you feel anxious and …

Yoga se hi mental health hoga, experts reiterate on International Yoga Day
4 years, 9 months ago

Yoga se hi mental health hoga, experts reiterate on International Yoga Day

Hindustan Times  

The spread of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown across the country has affected all aspects of life, with a marked increase in mental health issues. This, in turn, reduces physiological arousal by lowering the heart rate, blood pressure, and improving respiration,” says Dr Rajeev Rajesh, chief yoga officer at a Bengaluru-based naturopathy institute. Studies have shown that yoga and mindfulness …

Doing 1 Yoga Pose A Day Can Help Manage Your Stress
5 years, 4 months ago

Doing 1 Yoga Pose A Day Can Help Manage Your Stress

Huff Post  

Welcome to HuffPost Canada’s daily guide to helping you pick up an easy, everyday ritual that can make your life a bit better, in a small but significant way. What it is: We’re all familiar with yoga even if we’ve never done it ourselves, and while it can look intimidating, there are simple poses that can help stretch and strengthen …

Six yoga poses for a healthy heart
5 years, 6 months ago

Six yoga poses for a healthy heart

Firstpost  

Regular practice of yoga can reduce stress and anxiety, and lower the risk of depression in people who have had cardiac surgery. Place your hands on your waist and bend from the hip - try to bring the right hip closer to your right leg without turning your torso or jutting your hip back. Drop the right knee to the …

Stress busters: Six yoga poses to help you relax
5 years, 6 months ago

Stress busters: Six yoga poses to help you relax

Firstpost  

Tensed up shoulders, an aching head, back and neck, could all be signs of stress. That said, here are six yoga poses that can bring you some relief from stress: Uttanasana or standing forward bend pose Stand on a mat with your feet slightly apart Breathe in as you raise your arms overhead Breathe out as you bend forward from …

Nine yoga poses to strengthen the spine
5 years, 6 months ago

Nine yoga poses to strengthen the spine

Firstpost  

Among the major causes of back pain today, are poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle. Curve your back, so that it forms a trough Hold this position for 20-25 seconds Come back to the starting position Repeat five times Double-angle pose Stand on the mat with your feet apart Interlock your fingers behind your back Bend forward from your waist, …

Stress relief: Local therapist, yoga teacher share ways to alleviate stress
6 years, 10 months ago

Stress relief: Local therapist, yoga teacher share ways to alleviate stress

Associated Press  

In this day and age there are many things that plague our lives in one way or another, but an issue that almost everyone has to deal with in day-to-day life is stress. “There’s just something about this era we are in that makes people feel like they aren’t doing enough,” Moore said. “The best way to keep stress out …

Yoga and mental health: How the ancient technique can help you cure depression?
7 years, 9 months ago

Yoga and mental health: How the ancient technique can help you cure depression?

India TV News  

Do you suffer from depression? Don’t worry; restorative yoga may help you achieve your inner peace and mental health. It takes only 90 seconds of deep breathing to begin decreasing your heart rate and blood pressure and stimulating aspects of your nervous, endocrine and circulatory systems that promote relaxation and restoration. Legs up the wall Legs-up-the-wall pose, known as Viparita …

DONALD TRUMP NEEDS YOGA!
8 years, 6 months ago

DONALD TRUMP NEEDS YOGA!

Huff Post  

Hey Donald: Watching you in the debates made it very clear that you are seriously one stressed out guy. And it’s not surprising, given that you’ve taken great pains to hide your tax returns, you think America is a “hell hole” and you hate half of our country’s citizens. So, as a yoga teacher, I’ve prepared five yoga-related suggestions to …

This relaxation pose will help you let go of stress — and fall asleep
8 years, 7 months ago

This relaxation pose will help you let go of stress — and fall asleep

LA Times  

Try This with Tiffany Cruikshank. “It’s also really helpful for sleep … it’s really good to use it right before you go to bed, and literally crawl right into bed afterwards.” What to do Grab a mat or a blanket and find find some empty wall space. “Then, close your eyes and just start to notice your breath.” How much …

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