Fight stress with yoga

Fight stress with yoga

Yoga workouts not only cure ailments and relax muscles, but also help you stay focussed at work and keep you stress free for a longer period, says Dr Surakshit Goswami


More yoga workouts for stress management.

Kati Chakrasana

Lie on back Fold legs at knee, heels touching hips Stretch arms outwards to shoulder level Bend legs to right; turn face to left Inhale; return to starting position Repeat on other side

Benefits:

Good for digestive system, liver and spleen.

Caution:

Avoid in case of recent abdominal or hip injury.

Pawanmuktasana

Lie down on back, legs outstretched Bend legs at knees; bring legs towards chest Exhale; pull legs further towards chest with hands, keeping fingers interlocked Lift head; try touching knee with chin Bring head to normal position, unlock hands and stretch legs again

Benefits:

Excellent for constipation, diabetes, colitis, and indigestion; cures asthma and uterine disorders; strengthens lungs and heart

Caution:

Avoid raising head if suffering from neckache or spondylosis.

Bhujangasana

Lie on stomach, forehead touching ground Place hands, palms facing down, under shoulders Raise elbows While inhaling, raise torso slowly, head and chest arching backwards Keep eyes closed Keep toes and heels joined Return to original position while exhaling and relax

Benefits:

Strengthens neck and spine; useful for kidney, liver, ovary, uterus, stomach, lung, heart and thyroid; counters backache

Caution:

Avoid if suffering from hernia

Mandukasana

Sit in vajrasana, clench fists keeping thumb inside and pressing with fingers Bring fists towards stomach, fingers facing down Press fists into side of navel; bend forward as far as you can Raise head while keeping eyes closed. Breathe normally Inhale as you slowly return

Benefits:

Excellent for diabetes, constipation, acidity, indigestion, lungs and heart

Caution:

Avoid if having backache and osteoporosis.