Anxiety is a silent killer, but most people don’t even pay attention to it. Well, you better do something about those panic attacks before it gets too late.
Yin is a type of yoga that engages deep muscle tissues in your body (fascia) to affect trigger points or knots that form in stressful situations. Deep stretches are always a good idea, and you will get rid of pain naturally.
Yin yoga has the power to release the physical tension and improve your mental state. You will be much happier and relaxed. Some like to use this poses to meditate and restart their nervous system. Say ‘goodbye’ to your anxiety!
Practice yin yoga twice a day to get rid of your chronic stress.
Before you start, go through the following tips:
- Yin postures are intense, and you will feel as if you are getting a deep tissue massage. Don’t forget to breathe.
- If the pain is sharp, stop doing whatever you are doing.
- Do the poses in calm environment.
- Focus on your breath, and you will soon master the poses. Don’t panic.
- Increase the time gradually
7 soothing yin yoga poses to relieve anxiety
Butterfly (2 mins)
Sit on your yoga mat, and bring your soles together. Open your knees, and inhale. Straighten your spine and exhale. Bring your hands forward. Relax and rest your arms and shoulders. Keep your eyes closed and take a few deep breaths. Hold your body in this position for at least two minutes.
Melting heart (2 mins)
Bring your hands and knees in a tabletop position. Keep your hips over your knees, and walk your hands forward while bringing your forehead down. “Melt” your chest down, and take a few deep breaths.
Dragonfly (2 mins)
Sit and open your legs as wide as possible. Inhale and straighten your spine. Walk your hands forward, and lengthen your spine. Relax your head and shoulders. Take a few deep breaths, and then breathe as you normally do.
Sleeping swan (2 mins per side)
Bring your hands and knees in tabletop position.
Bring your right shin forward, and place the knee behind your right wrist.
Extend your left leg back and point your toes. Square the hips off.
Inhale and lengthen your spine. Exhale and bring your hands forward. Lower your upper body.
Hold in this position for two minutes and switch sides.
Cat tail (1-2 minutes per side)
Lie on your back, and hug your left knee. Extend your right leg.
Inhale and exhale. Cross your left thigh across your body using your right hand.
If you like to add more pressure, bend your right leg, and grab your right foot with your left hand. Keep your shoulder close to the mat.
Hold in this position for two minutes and switch sides.
Stirrup (2 mins)
Lie on your back and hug your knees. Your upper arms should be inside your thighs.
Keep your lower back flat and straight and grab the outer edges of your feet.
Savasana (5 mins)
All you have to do is lie on your back and open your arms and legs. Make sure your palms are turned upwards and your toes fall outward.
Inhale, exhale and find a natural breath. Stay in this position for 5 minutes.
Yin Yoga has shown great results in those dealing with chronic stress and anxiety. It will free your body of pain and stress, and these poses are easy to do. Yoga may look like a challenging activity, but you will master the poses in a couple of days.
