{"id":45783,"date":"2016-12-01T23:10:38","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T07:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=45783"},"modified":"2017-05-27T08:47:16","modified_gmt":"2017-05-27T16:47:16","slug":"11-easy-yoga-poses-you-can-do-now-for-immediate-stress-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/11-easy-yoga-poses-you-can-do-now-for-immediate-stress-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Easy Yoga Poses You Can Do Now For Immediate Stress Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there was any word in the dictionary that would make you cower in fear\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be the word: deadlines. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just the thought of an impending deadline can make you flustered, frustrated and stressed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing is\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re already working your hardest to meet that deadline. Yet you have to continue to put in 14-hour work days just to get everything done. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this very moment, everything seems miserable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You feel your teeth clenching together. You feel like your head is about to explode. You feel like your entire body is tensed up, as if you were preparing for a punch to your stomach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are ready to give up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you can\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need some way to relieve your stress. You need some way to calm yourself down, breathe better, gain clarity and get back down to work immediately. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not like you haven\u2019t tried some solutions. You did.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just that they didn\u2019t help. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need something better. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Yoga Is The Perfect Solution To Your Stress<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you considered using yoga for stress relief? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it originated as a spirituality practice, it has been scientifically proven to help with reducing stress and anxiety levels. Many research studies have found that yoga works equally well as compared to relaxation to help with reducing stress levels and improving life quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is even endorsed by the Mayo Clinic as a surefire method for fighting stress, getting fit and staying healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is yoga so effective in relieving stress? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic principle of yoga is to focus on a particular pose while being conscious of your breathing. By truly focusing on just one thing in the present moment, you let go of your stress and allow yourself to decompress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the actual poses (also called asanas in yoga) help release tension in your body, which makes you feel calmer and put you in a meditative state. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might still be skeptical. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, you\u2019re already stressed and tensed to the brim. You can\u2019t possibly fork out time to get yourself down to a yoga studio for a 1 &#8211; 2 hours practice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You simply can\u2019t afford it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that\u2019s the wonderful part of yoga. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t even have to start signing up for yoga classes. All you have to do is to learn some basic poses and do them anytime you feel stressed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter where you are, and what you\u2019re wearing, you can buckle down and hold a few yoga poses to help relieve your stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So without further ado, here are 11 poses you can do anytime to help relieve your stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>11 Yoga Poses That\u2019ll Banish Your Stress Away<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Corpse Pose<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Yoga Name: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The corpse pose, despite its morose sounding name, is one of the easiest and most effective exercises to relieve your stress. It probably got its name from the fact that all you have to do is to lay down flat on the floor &#8212; like a dead body. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Lie down flat on the floor with your legs straightened and spread out. If you experience discomfort or pain being in this position, you can keep your legs bent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Ensure that your head is centered and not facing or falling to either side. This is probably the \u201ctoughest\u201d part of the pose as most of us tend to lean our heads to one side. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Extend your arms to the sides, allowing to rest on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Hold the position for 5 minutes, breathing in and out slowly and steadily. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Happy Baby<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name:<b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ananda Balasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a fun yoga pose to be in. It is named Happy Baby because of the way you look in your yoga position, like a cute little baby laughing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Lay on your back on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Raise your legs from the floor towards your head. You should strive to aim your knees towards your chest. This particular step can prove to be slightly difficult for some people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Spread your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width, and keep your soles facing towards the ceiling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Grab the outer part of your soles with your hands. If this is difficult for you, you might consider using a towel to hook onto your outer soles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: To make it a little bit more challenging, try pulling your feet downwards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Hold this position for 3 minutes, and take deep breaths. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Child\u2019s Pose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yoga Name: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This particular pose requires you to be in the fetal position, thus deriving its name: Child\u2019s Pose. A side benefit of this particular pose is that it also lengthens your spine, which helps relieve back pain if you have any. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Kneel on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Gently bring your butt down to your heels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Bring your forehead as close to the floor as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Try to touch your thighs with your belly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Stretch your arms forward, as far away as possible from your feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Hold this position for 1 minute. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Cat Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marjaryasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose (as well as the Cow pose) are great for relieving back pain and undoing the damage from sitting all day. If you find yourself sitting for more than 6 hours a day, do this pose as often as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the name of this pose derives from the fact that you\u2019ll look like a cat stretching its back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Get on your fours (meaning hands and knees on the floor.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Keeping your shoulders and knees in position, try to round your spine, imagining that you\u2019re trying to make your spine touch the ceiling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Repeat for 10 times. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Cow Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bitilasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose is usually paired together with the cat pose as it is held in the same position. Apparently, this pose mimics the way a cow eats. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Get on your fours (hands and knees on the floor)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Now, do the opposite of the cat pose. Try imagining reaching the floor with your belly (or attempting to touch your spine to your belly). This will cause your spine to arch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Repeat for 10 times. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Puppy Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name:<b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttana Shishosana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have not noticed by now, yoga asanas take a lot of inspiration from observing animals. This is no difference. The puppy pose is an imitation of puppies or dogs stretching. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Get on your fours (hands and knees on the floor).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Slowly walk your hands away from you and lower your chest down towards the ground. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: If you are able to, rest your forehead on the ground and place your weight onto your hands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Keep on your legs firmly on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Hold the position for 30 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Legs Up The Wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viparita Karani<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose is a great pose for you to just lay down, relax and wish your stresses away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Find a wall<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Grab a towel and roll it up <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Place the towel about one hand away from the wall, and gently place your butt on the towel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Lay down on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Gently adjust your hips such that the back of your thighs is resting on the wall. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Straighten your legs and lean. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Hold this position for 30 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Cobra Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name:<b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhujangasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will this pose help relieve your stress, it also employ the backbend position, which can potentially prevent damage to your spine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Lay flat on your stomach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Place your hands beside your chest, palms facing down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Raise yourself up and straighten your arms while arching your back. Your hips, thighs and feet are still in contact with the ground (don\u2019t raise them!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Try to look up at the ceiling<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Hold the position for 30 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Bridge Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setu Bandha Sarvangasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose can be quite challenging (if it is the first time you\u2019re doing it) but it is also infinitely rewarding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Lay flat on the floor, knees bent, and ensure that your feet is tucked near your butt area. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Raise your hips up slowly, lifting your thighs and your lower back. Keep your feet, neck and back of head on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Hold the position for 30 seconds. (This can be challenging!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. Thread The Needle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parsva Balasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an interesting pose where you might need some imagination to see yourself as the needle going through a thread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Get on your fours (hands and knees on the floor)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: You will notice that there is a \u201cgap\u201d between your left arm and knee. This is the \u201chole\u201d where you\u2019ll stick the \u201cneedle\u201d in (your right hand in this case.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Plant the right side of your head and your right shoulder on the ground as you stick your right hand through the gap. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: hold the position for 30 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Repeat for the other side. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>11. Pigeon Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoga Name:<b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kapotasana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a pose that not only relaxes you, but also belongs to the category of exercises known as \u201chip-opening exercises\u201d. Sitting for too long tends to shorten the muscles around your hamstrings and hip area, causing it to be too tight. The pigeon pose has the added benefit of opening your hips and stretching them out, reversing the damage caused by excessive sitting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Sit with one leg in front of you and the other leg straightened behind. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Bend the front leg 90 degrees (that means the outer side of the calf and ankle will come into contact with the ground). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Straighten your back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Hold the position for 30 seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Repeat for the other leg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re stressed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t do anything about it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, there are quick and easy ways to relieve and rejuvenate yourself to tackle the challenges ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is &#8212; the next time you feel overwhelmed and stressed, pick one of the above exercises. (If you want 21 more exercises, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/airawear.com\/index.php\/blog\/back-pain-relief\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here is a list of exercises that can help relieve stress and back pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a corner in your office (or at home) and follow the step by step instructions. Hold the poses for the recommended length of time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel yourself breathing and relaxing as you shift your thoughts away from the stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be able to feel more clarity and be ready to tackle your work again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention Pick The Brain readers! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above exercises will be good enough to get you relaxed and relieved of stress. 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