Lifestyle News Desk, It is said that fitness is a thousand blessings. This is also completely correct. If we are not healthy, our body is surrounded by diseases, then hardly anything in the world will be able to give us happiness. Whenever it comes to staying healthy, people often focus only on physical health. But, we ignore things related to mental health. In today’s time, we all are stressed about something or the other. In this hectic lifestyle, everyone is worried about something or the other. Mental health is adversely affected due to stress, anxiety and depression. If mental health deteriorates, physical health can also deteriorate. In such a situation, it is very important to manage stress and maintain mental health. For this, Yogasana, Pranayam and healthy diet can help you. Also, if you are under stress about something for a long time and it is affecting your health, then definitely talk about it to a loved one and if necessary, to a doctor. Here we are telling you about some such yogasanas, which can help you in improving your mental health in the new year. Yoga expert Natasha Kapoor is giving information about this. She is a certified yoga teacher.
Vajrasana
This asana is very easy to do and it is beneficial in not just one but many problems.
By doing this both physical and mental health remains healthy.
First of all, sit on your knees on the yoga mat.
You have to keep both the soles backwards.
You have to sit resting your hips on your heels.
Keep the spine straight.
Breathe in and out slowly.
By doing this asana, mental fatigue is removed and the mind becomes calm.
This asana can also help in managing stress.
This improves the mood.
This asana is also beneficial in improving digestion.
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First of all, rest your hands and knees on the floor.
To do this, first of all rest your palms and knees on the ground.
You have to keep the knees below the hips and the wrists below the shoulders.
While doing this the body will come into a cat-like position.
You have to keep the upper part of your thighs straight.
You have to make a 90 degree angle at the knees of the legs.
Hold this position and take a deep breath.
You have to tilt your head backwards.
Lift the tailbone upward.
After this, while exhaling, bend the head downwards.
Your chin should touch the chest.
Hold this position for some time.
This asana is called Cat-Cow Pose and by doing it good coordination is maintained between body and mind.
By doing this the mind becomes calm and fatigue also goes away.
This strengthens the entire body.
This asana also helps in removing problems related to periods.
Balasana
First of all, lie down on your back on the yoga mat.
Now inhale and exhale slowly.
Now you have to bend your knees inwards.
Bend the knees and bring them towards the chest.
The soles of the feet should be facing upward.
Now hold the soles of the feet with your hands.
Slowly spread the knees and move them towards the thighs.
When your legs bend at the knees and form a 90 degree angle with the chest, you are doing it correctly.
In this pose, swing the body left and right like a child.
While doing this you have to take long and deep breaths.
You can do this for 5-10 minutes.
Doing this relieves stress and improves mental health.
This posture reduces stress and anxiety.
Sukhasana
You can easily do this asana anywhere.
Sit comfortably on the yoga mat.
Sit with your legs folded inward.
You have to sit with your legs crossed.
At this time, keep the spine straight.
Your waist, neck and head should also be straight.
Relax the shoulders.
Relax the body.
Keep your mind calm.
This asana can relieve stress. By doing this one gets mental peace.
This calms the mind and also improves focus.
Bhujangasana
To do this, first lie down on your stomach on the yoga mat.
You have to keep both the palms on the floor.
Keep the palms shoulder width apart.
Now, by applying pressure on the palms, lift the upper part of the body upwards from the floor.
Now hold this position for some time.
While exhaling, come back to the original position.
Doing this asana relieves fatigue.
This provides energy to the body.
With this asana the brain becomes active and the mind becomes calm.
This reduces stress and anxiety and improves mental health.
This asana can also help in reducing the symptoms of depression.
