For some, yoga may be primarily a physical workout and for others it is immersing yourself in meditation and finding freedom and happiness deep within your soul. It creates a body-mind-breath connection that opens our senses and connects us with our higher self. We got Isabelle Karan of Sabel Yoga to suggest five yoga poses that help improve mental health.
1. Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
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The cobra wonderfully opens the space of the heart, and strengthens the shoulders as well as the back. It brings confidence and strength to the body and mind. If you feel pain in your lower back, widen the distance between your feet and legs.
2. Balasana – Child’s Pose
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The child’s pose is beautifully reassuring and calming. The knees can be widened if it is desired to open the heart to the earth element. There is a gentle stretch in the ankles, thighs, and hips that helps you reach the relaxation haven.
3. Utthita Trikonasana – Triangle Pose
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This is a beautiful pose to train your sense of balance and increase stability. train your core, It lengthens your back muscles and provides a pretty intense stretch on your hamstrings. The breath can be guided to the upper part of the lungs, which has a cooling effect and trains your breath awareness.
4. Ardha Matsyendrasana – Seated Twist
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This pose lengthens the spine, releases the lower back, and strengthens the shoulders. Since it is a twisting pose, it is known to stimulate either the liver or the pancreas depending on which side you twist. The stomach is in the middle and also gets a good massage. This leads to a detox effect.
5. Savasana – Corpse Pose
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Although one is lying on the ground, Savasana is considered the most difficult yoga pose and is avoided by many people. While lying on the floor, you should practice breath awareness and relax all your muscles completely. Deep relaxation has a rejuvenating effect and nourishing effect on the body, mind and soul.
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