We are sure you have heard stories of great Indian sages who practiced mediation in the icy Himalayas while wearing just one thin saffron robe. People cannot contain their excitement as to how these sages could survive in such extreme climates wearing mere thin piece of cloth. The answer is simple. With the help of Yoga, the sages could increase and decrease the temperatures of their bodies when required. Pranayama exercises such as Suryabhedan and Ujjayi help to increase the body’s temperature. Whereas, Pranayama exercises such as sheetli pranayama, helps in decreasing the body’s temperature.
Similarly, there are various yoga and pranayama poses that help us reduce anxiety and relax instantly. By performing easy yoga exercises you can relive physical and mental stress instantly and relax. If you are searching for good yoga classes in Abu Dhabi then Open Circle Yoga is one of the best yoga classes in Abu Dhabi, we have experienced and professional trainers who can help you in achieving your fitness goals in the best way. Our team has curated this list of three yoga poses that will help you with instant relaxation.
Shavasana: The Lying Corpse Pose
The name of this pose literally says it all. The Shavasana pose does not have any difficulty in performing and is one of the easiest yoga poses that can be performed by anyone. However, to perform this pose, you need to be mentally prepared as while performing Shavasana the only challenge is you have to try to control excessive thoughts you get and keep your mind calm.
To perform Shavasana, lie down on the floor on a yoga mat with both hands at 45 degrees to your body and the palms of both hands facing the sky. Keep a shoulder-length distance between two feet and slowly focus on your breathing. Feel the inhalations and exhalations. Do not try to control your breathing, just focus on every breath you take.
When you lie down in Shavasana, you mustn’t make any physical movement and just focus on your breath. Similarly, you have to keep the chatter in your mind at bay. If you just lie down and keep having hurricane thoughts, then Shavasana will not benefit you. On the other hand, when you focus on your breath and try not to think of anything, Shavasana will help you get instantly relaxed. Like the name of the pose itself says, lying flat like a corpse, we have to lie ideally in this pose to get instantly relaxed. With practice, one can control and reduce their thoughts.
Shavasana helps in aiding the digestive system. It helps in reducing anxiety and nervousness, along with instantly relaxing the mind and body. When you perform yoga in a relaxed and calm ambiance it helps you get relaxed instantly. You can join the Open Circle yoga studio in Abu Dhabi, which is one of the best yoga studios in Abu Dhabi with all the modern facilities and a relaxed, calm ambiance.
Marjayasana/Bitiliasana: The Cat-Cow Pose
The cat-cow pose is a spinal stretching exercise that warms up the spine and helps relieve stress and anxiety.
To perform this pose, get on your fours while keeping your knees below your hips and your wrists below your shoulders. Keep your neck parallel to the floor and your toes curled in. Slowly, as you inhale, tilt your pelvis such that your tail sticks up, pointing to the roof. Now slowly exhale and lower your body through your spine and lastly through your neck. Engage your core muscles and slowly exhale. Keep performing this stretch up to 8-10 times while gradually inhaling and exhaling.
The cat or cow pose helps blood circulation around the spine, and thus it is a very good pose to reduce stress, and anxiety and get instantly relaxed. This pose gives a good stretch to the spinal cord and helps reduce stiffness in the lower back and neck. If you are someone who has to spend a lot of time sitting in a chair, then this pose will help you reduce back and neck pain. To get the best results, perform this pose while breathing in the fresh air and in a clean environment. The Open Circle Yoga Studio is one of the most advanced and sophisticated yoga centers in Abu Dhabi. Here you get all the modern facilities and a clean environment that will help you perform all the yoga poses with focus and clarity.
Salambh Bhoojangasana: The Sphinx Pose
Like the cat-cow pose, the sphinx pose also stretches the spinal cord. This pose is performed lying down on the stomach. To perform this pose, lie down on your stomach and keep your legs shoulder-length apart while keeping your feet facing downwards. Rest your elbows under your shoulders and place them on the ground. Keep your arms parallel to each other and your palms facing the ground. Now inhale and slowly lift your torso, head, and chest up.
Keep your neck in a straight line with the spinal cord and shoulder blades downwards. Keep your entire lower body firm and engaged. Hold the position for two to three breaths and then slowly, without any jerking movement, lower your body while exhaling. This pose helps to strengthen the hip muscles, gluteus, and lower back muscles. As it stretches and increases blood flow in the spinal cord, this pose helps in getting instant relaxation.
If you want to have private yoga sessions, then open circle yoga studio is the best Private yoga class in Abu Dhabi. Along with relaxation, you can try yoga for solving different physical problems like back pain, headaches, and reducing your weight.
