Yoga for Stress Relief: Poses and Techniques

Child’s Pose is a restorative pose that calms the nervous system and promotes relaxation. Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, extend your arms forward

Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose involves lying on your back with your legs extended up against a wall. This inversion promotes relaxation, reduces stress

Cat-Cow Pose involves alternating between arching and rounding your back while on all fours. This flow helps to release tension in the spine

Forward Fold is a standing pose that stretches the hamstrings and promotes relaxation. Stand with feet hip-width apart, hinge at the hips

Corpse Pose is a final relaxation pose that helps the body integrate the benefits of the practice. Lie flat on your back with arms at your sides and legs 

Deep Breathing techniques, such as Diaphragmatic Breathing or Box Breathing, involve taking slow, deep breaths to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Reclining Bound Angle Pose involves lying on your back with the soles of your feet together and knees open to the sides

Alternate Nostril Breathing is a pranayama technique that balances the mind and reduces stress. 

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