Stress is a silent killer. Today everybody is stressed. It can be work-related stress, performance stress or stress due to strained relationships. High levels of stress can cause high blood pressure and even lead to heart attacks and anxiety or depression. But how can stress, do all that? The stress hormones when overstimulated and when they go unchecked can cause chronic activation and damage to our brains. Stress disturbs our Neuro-muscular balance. Numerous researchers indicate that chronic psychological stress can even cause inflammation in the Heart muscles.
Yoga is the preventive answer. So let’s learn to de-stress with a simple asana-Yastikasana or Stick pose.
Yastikasana ultimate simple asana to de-stress and remove all fatigue. Before any individual attempts to practice advanced yoga asana learn the correct way to do Yastikasana. This particular posture improves body strength, resilience and boosts immunity.
Ideally suited to all the office goers or desk job holders take note and practice this asana. When practised regularly by children it benefits in increasing the height. Get rid of excess fat and reduce the belly fats the yoga way.
Watch Video How to do Yastikasana:
Starting position: Lie supine (on the back) on a mat, legs fully extended, feet together, and the hands stretched above the head parallel to each other. Keep the mind relaxed and passively aware.
Dynamic practice:
Starting position- Lie supine (on the back) on a mat, hands beside the body. Keep the mind relaxed and passively aware.
Sequence of steps
Static practice:
Recommended practice: For dynamic 4 rounds /session. In case of static practice, maintain the final position for 30 seconds, gradually taking it up to 1/2 minutes with regular practice.
Limitations/Contraindications:
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