Yoga Poses: Easing Anxiety and Stresses
Numerous yoga poses wield the power to assuage symptoms of stress and anxiety, each serving a distinct purpose.
Child’s Pose
Muscle Groups Targeted: The child’s pose primarily stretches and relaxes the muscles of the back, hips, thighs, and ankles while engaging the muscles along the spine.
Starting Position: Begin on your hands and knees, resting your buttocks back onto your heels, with your big toes touching and knees slightly wider than hip-width apart.
Steps:
- Sit back on your heels, resting your torso between your thighs.
- Extend your arms forward, lowering your chest toward the ground while extending your arms.
- Rest your forehead gently on the mat or a yoga block to support your head, allowing your entire body to relax.
- Breathe deeply, focusing on expanding your rib cage with each inhale and relaxing deeper into the pose with each exhale.
- Hold this position for 30 seconds to several minutes, maintaining slow, deep breathing.
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