Yoga for stress management

Yoga for stress management
Here are some more yoga asanas for stress management



Kati Chakrasana

Lie on back.
Fold legs at knee, heels touching hips.
Stretch arms outwards to shoulder level.
Bend legs to right; turn face to left.
Inhale; return to starting position.
Repeat on other side.
Repeat 6–8 times.
Benefits: Good for digestive system, liver and spleen
Caution: Avoid in case of recent abdominal or hip injury.

Pawanmuktasana

Lie down on back, legs outstretched.
Bend legs at knees; bring legs towards chest.
Exhale; pull legs further towards chest with hands, keeping fingers interlocked.
Lift head; try touching knee with chin.
Bring head to normal position, unlock hands and stretch legs again.
Repeat twice.
Benefits: Excellent for constipation, diabetes, colitis, indigestion and gastric problems; helps cure asthma and uterine disorders; strengthens lungs and heart
Caution: Avoid raising head if suffering from neck ache or spondylosis.

Bhujangasana

Lie on stomach, forehead touching ground.
Place hands, palms facing down, under shoulders.
Raise elbows.
While inhaling, raise torso slowly, head and chest arching backwards.
Keep eyes closed; focus awareness on your back.
Keep toes and heels joined, breathing normally.
Return to original position while exhaling and relax.
Repeat thrice.
Benefits: Strengthens neck and spine; useful for kidney, liver, ovary, uterus, stomach, lung, heart and thyroid; counters backache
Caution: Avoid if suffering from hernia.

Mandukasana

Sit in vajrasana, clench fists keeping thumb inside and pressing with fingers
Bring fists towards stomach, fingers facing down.
Exhale, press fists into side of navel; bend forward as far as you can.
Raise head while keeping eyes closed. Breathe normally.
Inhale as you slowly return.
Repeat thrice.
Benefits: Excellent for diabetes, constipation, acidity, indigestion and urinary problems, lungs and heart
Caution: Avoid if having backache, slip disc and osteoporosis.