5 Yoga Poses For Reducing Anxiety And Achieving Emotional Balance

5 Yoga Poses For Achieving Emotional Balance

Here are the yoga poses you can practice to achieve emotional health:

Prasarita Hasthauttanasana (Wide Raised Arm Pose)

Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar highlighted that this asana improves oxygen flow, and is beneficial for heart health. Here’s how you can do it:

• Begin by standing in samasthithi
• Inhale, raise your arms over your head and open them wide, stretch it backwards
• Slightly tilt your head, neck and upper back to create a slight arch.
• Your head should move along with your arms.
• Exhale as you release from the posture.

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Bhujangasana opens the chest and relieves mild depression. Here’s how you can do it:

• Lie on your stomach
• Slowly raise your trunk and head with the support of your palms. The arms should be bent at the elbows.
• Arch your neck slightly backwards and look up.
• Make sure that your naval is pressed against the floor
• Hold the asana for 5 seconds.

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

According to Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, this asana opens the chest and shoulders. Here’s how you can do it:

• Lie on your stomach
• Fold your knees
• Hold both your ankles with your hands
• Pull your both feet up gently with the help of your arms
• Inhale and bring your chest and torso off the floor
• Balance your body on your navel.
• Ensure that your toes are pointing up.
• Tilt your head back and focus your gaze toward the sky.
• Exhale as you release from the posture.

Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)

It enhances the purification and circulation of blood, the chest expands and the lungs get more oxygen. Here’s how you can do it:

• Lie down on your back.
• Fold your legs at your knees.
• Place your palms next to your ears, with your finger pointing forward
• Inhale, put pressure on your palms and legs and lift your entire body up to form an arch.
• Allow your head to fall gently behind and keep your neck relaxed.
• Exhale and lower your body down on the floor.

Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)

It releases stored emotions in the chest and throat and reduces anxiety. Here’s how you can do it:

• Kneel on the mat
• Keep knees hip-width apart, and thighs perpendicular to the floor.
• Inhale, lift the chest, and arch back gently, engaging the core.
• Reach hands to heels.
• Hold for 15-30 secs
• Breathe deeply into the chest and belly.
• Exhale, release slowly.

Try these yoga practices to improve your well-being.

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