Tag: Savasana

Stress causes hormonal imbalance; however, restorative yoga can help manage stress levels, thereby maintaining hormonal balance. Fish pose relieves tension in the neck and chest whereas legs up the wall pose improves blood circulation, reducing anxiety. Sphinx pose relieves stress in the chest and shoulders while seated forward bend pose stretches the stiff back muscles. Corpse pose is perfect for relaxation.

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Yoga is known for its physical benefits. On the other hand, Yoga is also beneficial to your mind and can help you manage anger. Exercises like Savasana help you relax, Vajrasana helps you release your state of anger, Pranayama shifts the focus to your breath, Sarvangasana improves brain function and Surya Namaskars are good for overall release.

Savasana, or Corpse Pose, is the final pose of a yoga flow. It’s designed to restore the body and mind after a physically demanding practice. To start, place a mat or towel on a hard surface. Lie down on your back. Keep your legs and arms relaxed, letting your palms face upward. After drawing awareness to each part of the body, control your breathing into a slow and steady pace. Hold for at least five minutes.

Weaving yoga into your daily routine can have umpteen health benefits, as it teaches you to control your mind as well as body. Very...

Calm your frayed state of mind with 13 Yin-inspired, longer held, passive yoga poses. To dissipate stress, get comfortable and focus on your breathing.

Take the load off. Hot water and Epsom salts relax your muscles, so take a hot shower. Drink non-caffeine, non-alcohol hot drinks. Play dead with the relaxing corpse pose. Meditate or read a fun book. Pamper yourself with a manicure, pedicure, or hot oil treatment while watching TV. Coloring is not only for kids. Get creative - knit, draw. Treat sore muscles with a massage.

Overeating, erratic sleeping habits, lack of physical activity, stress, alcohol and substance abuse can cause insulin imbalance and inappropriate blood sugar levels. Fenugreek seeds help moderate blood glucose. Two asanas that are beneficial in diabetes management are nishpanda bhava (the no movement pose) and savasana (the corpse pose). Make diabetes a myth!

Pen down the thoughts that disrupt your sleeping patterns, design a sleep schedule and practice yoga everyday. Seated Forward Bend stretches and relaxes your hamstrings, Standing Forward Bend regulates blood flow to the head. Knees to Chest Pose relaxes the thighs, abdomen and neck. Reclining Bound Angle Pose stretches your hips and groin. Corpse Pose helps you relax.

There is an increasing level of mind related activities these days like work, multi-tasking, running a family, taking care of kids, internet, social media...

Jathara Parivartanasana: Relieves sciatica and neck pain. Thread the Needle Pose: Helps stretch the muscles between the shoulder blades. Supta Virasana: Relieves tired legs and symptoms of menstrual pain. Viparita Karani: Strengthens the immune system and great for relaxation. Savasana- Great for balancing the prana before going to sleep.

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