Three relaxing yoga poses

Hard work, constant stress and other hardships lead to the fact that our brain is not able to relax, for this reason there are problems with both physical health and mental health. It's no secret that thanks to yoga, it is possible not only to strengthen muscles, but also to improve overall well-being and find inner balance.

The three yoga poses described in this article will help you find peace, and they will only take 15 minutes to complete.

Adho mukha svanasana (or downward facing dog pose)

1. Put your palms firmly on the floor, straightening your legs as much as possible. 
2. The pelvic bones should be pointing up and the heels slightly raised. 
3. Relax your stomach and neck, looking towards the navel.
4. Breathe calmly and only through your nose. Stay in this position for 2-3 minutes. In this case, the forehead can be put on a stand, so it will be easier for the brain to relax.

What will you get as a result

Thanks to this exercise, it is possible to get relief, to calm the overheated brain, and also to stretch and relax the muscles of the back of the head and back.

Viloma Pranayama (or portioned breathing through the nose)

1. Sit with your legs crossed in Turkish.
2. Bend your head forward, keeping your spine straight.
3. Close your eyes and put your palms together. The thumbs should be slightly above the solar plexus.
4. Straighten your shoulders while relaxing your stomach and pelvis.
5. Take a long breath, the air should fill the entire chest, but the stomach should remain relaxed.
6. Exhale quickly for a second, then pause for a second.
7. Repeat the breaths until you start to feel tension in your stomach. As soon as you feel that the stomach is not relaxed – take three normal breaths and exhale and return to the exercise.

You need to perform this exercise for 5 minutes. If you are prone to depression or suffer from self-doubt, lengthen the exhalation time, while inhaling – on the contrary, shorten it.

What will you get as a result

The circulation of lymph will improve, the brain, tissues and muscles will be filled with oxygen.

Shavasana (or Corpse Pose)

1. Lie on your back. For the best effect, put a special yoga roller under your head, or a regular pillow. So the spine will be as elongated as possible. Tilt your shoulders back, as far away from your ears as possible.
2. Take your hands away from your body, they should be free. The inside of the forearm should be facing up and the shoulders should be relaxed. 
3. Slightly spread your legs, they should be completely relaxed. Point your toes towards the ground, stretch your tailbone towards your ankles.
4. If the pad is thick enough, your face will be in a tilted position, with your throat and larynx completely relaxed.
5. Don't strain your eyes. In order for them to be absolutely relaxed, they can be tied up, because the eyes – the mirror of the mind and if the brain is not able to rest, then the eyes cannot rest. 
6. For maximum relaxation of the mind, the face must be absolutely relaxed, the tongue glued to the palate. At the same time, you need to breathe calmly and naturally, directing all your attention inside the body.

What will you get as a result

Reduces muscle and nerve tension. Thanks to this posture, it is possible to achieve maximum relaxation.

In this way, yoga will help to achieve inner balance, as well as relax and stretch the muscles. After performing such exercises, you will find peace and get a boost of energy for new achievements.

Source estet-portal.com