In times of stress and anxiety, yoga can be a powerful tool to calm down. Practicing yoga on a daily basis is my favorite way to show some love to my mind, body, and soul.
Poses which are done close to the earth are a great way to ground when dealing with bouts of anxiety. You may also want to turn to the breath to find some relief.
Described below are my favorite poses to relax the nervous system.
You will want to have 1 block for these.
1. Supported Bridge - Lower down on to the back, bending the knees and bringing the feet flat to the floor. Lift the hips up and slide a block on its lowest level underneath them. Let the block hold you up. Roll your shoulders down away from your ears. Taking a gentle inversion, where the hips are higher than your heart.
2. Leg Stretch - Keep the block under the hips. Hug the right knee in towards the chest. Keeping the head and shoulders grounded down and relaxed. Extend the left leg forward, keeping the heel down. Roll the right ankle a few times in each direction. Also pointing and flexing the toes. Switch sides.
3. Waterfall - Straighten and lift both legs up to the sky. Allow the legs to be weightless. Adjusting the block under the hips if needed to find some comfort here. Keep the upper body grounded down. Bend your knees and lower the feet to the mat. Lift your hips and slide the block out from underneath you.
4. Child's Pose - Rock up to table top. Bring the big toes together and take the knees as wide as comfortable. Sink the hips to the heels. Extend the arms out in front of you as you fold down. Lowering the third eye down to the floor. Relax your head down to the mat.
5. Half Split Fold - Come to table top. Step the right foot forward between the palms. Stack the right knee over the ankle. Press your hips forward and down, opening through the chest. Push in to the right heel to straighten the right leg. Hold here, or lower the hips down on to the back heel. Fold down towards the front leg. Make this fold passive, rounding in the spine. Turn the palms up. Repeat on the other leg.
6. Squat - Standing at the front of your mat, turn the heels in and toes out. Bend the knees and sink the hips. Bring the hands together at the heart. Use the elbows to push the knees open further. Broaden through the chest. Lengthen through the spine, reaching tailbone down and crown of the head up.
7. Sphinx - Lower on to the belly. Slide the forearms in front of you. Elbows under the shoulders. Bring the palms flat to the floor, spreading the fingers wide. Open the heart to the front. Let the gaze be soft, or close the eyes.
This sequence comes from Day 7 of my 30 day Morning Yoga Movement challenge. If you want to start with yoga every morning for 30 days, sign up here.
Or practice along with this video by clicking play below.
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Morning Yoga for Stress & Anxiety Relief
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