Yoga for anxiety: 5 yoga poses to practice to get rid of stress

Busy schedules are leing to stress and anxiety in people's lives. body has a moment to take a breath and relax. According to reports, more and more people are beginning to suffer from panic attacks and fear of limited self-control. Here is a list of yoga for anxiety that one can perform to relieve mselves of day-to-day stress:

Viparita-Karani (Leg up wall pose)

To perform this yoga asana, lie down comfortably on floor with hips close to wall. Rest your shoulders on floor and spre your arms sideways. palms should be facing in an urd direction. Slowly exhale and extend legs up wall. Your legs should be firm and perpendicular to ground. Look at your chest with a softened gaze. 

Balasana (child pose)

This is a good yoga pose for anxiety as fetal-like position brings physical, mental and emotional solace to person. To perform this yoga, kneel down on a thick mat and your knees two-three inches apart. Exhale and bend forward, allowing torso to rest on top of your thighs. forehe should touch floor. Keep your arms extended in backward direction. Keep this posture until you feel rejuvenated.

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Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend pose)

To perform this yoga asana, you will need to sit upright and extend your legs in front. You need to just your hips in a position so that y are in direct contact with yoga mat. Stretch your arms overhe and lean forward slowly. Bring your hands down to touch your feet. Your forehe, se and chin should be placed on leg. Stretch your body as far as you can and remain in this pose for 15-20 seconds.

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Vrikshana (Tree pose)

This yoga pose increases concentration and takes mind away from anxiety. To perform this yoga pose, stand with your feet apart. Try to balance your weight on your right leg. Bend your left knee and place your feet on inner side of your right thigh. Fold hands in a prayer pose in front of heart and look in front.

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Bdha Konasana (Butterfly pose)

This asana removes stress and clams mind. It also revitalizes health. To perform this yoga exhale and bend your knees, touching your soles of feet toger. Rest heels against pelvic region and make sure that knees are open wide. Wrap your hands around feet and take deep breaths. 

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