Lifestyle News Desk: In today’s busy life, stress has become a part of most people’s lives even without wanting to. Increasing stress not only makes a person mentally but also physically ill. Many people use anti-depression tablets to get relief from stress. Consuming them for a long time may sometimes cause health-related harm to the person. In such a situation, yoga can be very beneficial to get rid of stress, anxiety and depression. Recently, a study conducted jointly by the Department of Anatomy and Psychiatry of AIIMS Delhi has shown that anti-depression medicines can provide only 20 to 30 percent relief from the problem, whereas regular Surya Namaskar and some other exercises can provide relief from the problem. Yogasana can reduce depression by 60 to 70 percent. Let us know which 3 yoga asanas done daily can relieve you from depression and anxiety.
Supta Virasana
While doing Supta Veerasana, along with the speed of breathing, the balance of the body is also kept in mind. By doing this asana, the nerves of the brain get relief and the body becomes flexible and strong. To do this asana, first of all bend your left knee and place your foot on the ground, or you can straighten your left leg and bend your foot. After this, while bending, rest your elbow and the part between your wrist and elbow on the ground. After this, come out in the manner suggested for Virasana, then repeat it by taking the left leg back.
downward facing breathing posture
Adho Mukha Svanasana is also called Downward Dog Pose in English. Along with providing relief from depression, it also keeps the mind calm. This is a mild inverted asana which helps in keeping the back relaxed, shoulders, arms and legs strong along with providing relief from problems like headache by stimulating blood flow to the brain. To do Adho Mukha Svanasana, first of all come on your hands and knees and bring your hands a little in front of your shoulders. After this, while exhaling, raise your knees and move the hips up and back. Now keep your knees slightly bent and press the back of your thighs towards the wall behind you. While doing this, relax your neck and place your head between your upper arms. Try to remain in this pose for about 5 minutes.
