Inculcating yoga in your fitness regime will only bring you one step closer to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, many people refrain from practicing yoga due to the complexity of several asanas. Yes, some postures are difficult to perform, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking the first step. There are a number of easy asanas that one can begin with to reduce the emotional burden that builds up due to the fast pace of the world. Here, we have listed down five asanas approved by actor Malaika Arora’s yoga instructor Sarvesh Shashi that are sure to release your emotional stress.
Balasana
Balasana also popularly known as the child pose is attained by kneeling on the ground and then bringing the forehead to touch the floor with relaxing the arms and palm upwards. According to Malaika Arora’s yoga instructor, “This asana will keep your mind calm and reduce stress and anxiety”.
Rajakapotasana
Rajakapotasana alternatively known as the Pigeon pose is acquired by sitting in the Dandasana position with one knee bent and the other on the floor so that one foot is right in front of the groin and the other leg is stretched in the back straight. To complete the pose, grasp the ankle or foot of the leg stretched back with one or both hands. According to Sarvesh Shashi, “This asana stimulates the nervous system and activates the endocrine system.”
Baddha konasana
It is also popularly known as the Butterfly pose. From a sitting position stretch both legs such that the soles of the feet meet each other. The instructor explains, “This yoga asana is effective in relieving stress and tiredness.”
Janu sirsasana
Janu Sirsana can be attained in a seated position wherein, one leg is extended straight with the toe pointing upward, while the other one is bent so that the sole of the feet is brought closer to the groin. Use both hands to touch the ankle or toes of your extended leg by bringing your face closer to the knee. Also known as the Head to Knee Pose, “This asana calms the brain and brings down the anxiety levels”.
Sukhasana
Sukhasana is the most basic seated position of meditation, because of the nature of the asana, it is also known as the Easy pose. As per the yoga instructor, “it improves focus and stillness.”
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