{"id":23052,"date":"2023-12-05T14:43:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T14:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/?p=23052"},"modified":"2024-01-12T12:12:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T12:12:31","slug":"yoga-poses-for-stress-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movementformodernlife.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-stress-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Yoga Poses for Stress Relief | Helen Krag"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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INNER CALM OR INNER FIRE? WHICH YOGA POSES FOR STRESS RELIEF DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW TO FEEL PEACEFUL AND JOYFUL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress affects us differently at different times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we\u2019re living life in the fast lane, perhaps in need of constant stimulation, it can be energising. We engage with opportunities and get things done. Problems are faced head on. But it may also be difficult to access inner calm<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more about yoga for stress and anxiety in this complete guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the going gets tough and we feel exhausted and depleted, we may choose to \u2018let things go\u2019 and withdraw. This can be a valuable protection mechanism. But what if it means sacrificing the inner fire<\/em><\/strong> that can make life worth living? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both can lead to stress – our human response to which is characterised by the \u2018fight, flight or freeze\u2019 mechanism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A stressful situation or thought triggers an immediate response in the autonomic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is activated and hormones, such as cortisol, flood the body. Heart rate increases and senses are heightened as the body prepares to respond to the threat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is part of our survival mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cStress is simply the adaptation of our bodies and minds to change.\u201d<\/p>\nDr. Peter G. Hanson, Author of \u2018The Joy of Stress<\/a>\u2019<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Short term stress can be positive. However, when it becomes chronic or prolonged, we may start to struggle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parasympathetic nervous system (\u2018rest and digest\u2019) is also crucial to healthy functioning. We may need to consciously invoke this at times of high stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, our yoga practice can help us tune into our body and discover what we really need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve shared 6 yoga poses for stress relief with tips for each. What do you need to get back on an even keel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6 YOGA POSES FOR STRESS RELIEF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Utthitta Balasana (Extended Childs Pose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This resting posture will help calm an elevated heart rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more efficient respiration, breathe into the back of the body. The rear of each lung has a greater capacity for oxygen uptake than the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Calm and Restore<\/a> class with Vanessa Michielon<\/a> features Extended Childs Pose and a series of other yoga poses for stress relief that will help you wind down for sleep.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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3 Tips for Utthita Balasana:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n