YOGA GURU YOGESH CHAVAN SHOWS YOU HOW TO ALTER YOUR MOOD JUST BY MAKING THE RIGHT YOGA MOVES
– COMPILED BY KIRAN MEHTA
(Yogesh Chavan is a yoga expert based in Vashi)
ANGER
YOGA MOVE: When you get angry, your breathing quickens, resulting in high blood pressure. It is therefore necessary to control your breath. Start deep breathing or Dirgh Shwasan.Take about 10-12 deep breaths which will help bring your breathing back to normal. Move on to the Jivha Shitali or tongue roll. Here you roll your tongue in an almost cylindrical fashion.Then open your mouth only slightly and bring the tongue to rest on your lower lip. Inhale through your mouth, pulling the tongue in as you inhale and closing your mouth. Hold your breath for about 10-15 seconds.Then exhale through the nose. Repeat about 7-10 times and you will begin to feel a lot more relaxed. WHY IT WORKS: The tongue, due to saliva, causes the breath to cool.This in turn gives a cooling reaction to the entire body.
YOGA MOVE: When you get angry, your breathing quickens, resulting in high blood pressure. It is therefore necessary to control your breath. Start deep breathing or Dirgh Shwasan.Take about 10-12 deep breaths which will help bring your breathing back to normal. Move on to the Jivha Shitali or tongue roll. Here you roll your tongue in an almost cylindrical fashion.Then open your mouth only slightly and bring the tongue to rest on your lower lip. Inhale through your mouth, pulling the tongue in as you inhale and closing your mouth. Hold your breath for about 10-15 seconds.Then exhale through the nose. Repeat about 7-10 times and you will begin to feel a lot more relaxed. WHY IT WORKS: The tongue, due to saliva, causes the breath to cool.This in turn gives a cooling reaction to the entire body.
FEAR
YOGA MOVE: Try Veerasan or the warrior pose. Kneel down and let your buttocks rest on your heels. Raise your right knee so that it comes to touch your chest while your sole touches the ground.Then, place your right palm on your right knee, folding it at the elbow. Next, place the left palm on the left thigh. Sit with an erect spine and look straight ahead. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds after which you repeat the same process with the left knee.Always remember that during this asana, the toes of both your feet have to point inwards. WHY IT WORKS: This pose helps to build self-confidence. Holding the spine erect helps keep you alert.The bent toe on which your buttock is resting is exerted with a lot of pressure due to your own body weight. This toe, according to acupressure, stimulates the head, the pineal and the pituitary glands causing them to release certain chemicals that raise your mental and physical capacity, thus increasing your ability to think clearly even when you are faced with a scary situation.
YOGA MOVE: Try Veerasan or the warrior pose. Kneel down and let your buttocks rest on your heels. Raise your right knee so that it comes to touch your chest while your sole touches the ground.Then, place your right palm on your right knee, folding it at the elbow. Next, place the left palm on the left thigh. Sit with an erect spine and look straight ahead. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds after which you repeat the same process with the left knee.Always remember that during this asana, the toes of both your feet have to point inwards. WHY IT WORKS: This pose helps to build self-confidence. Holding the spine erect helps keep you alert.The bent toe on which your buttock is resting is exerted with a lot of pressure due to your own body weight. This toe, according to acupressure, stimulates the head, the pineal and the pituitary glands causing them to release certain chemicals that raise your mental and physical capacity, thus increasing your ability to think clearly even when you are faced with a scary situation.
ANXIETY
YOGA MOVE: When one is anxious, there are several thoughts racing through the mind.Therefore, you need the Dhyan Mudraor the concentration pose. Sit in Vajrasan, Padmasanor simply on a chair. Place your open right palm over the left one, facing upwards, letting the tips of your thumbs touch each other. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Concentrate on the subtle sound created at the opening of your nostrils, due to the friction of air. Listen to it attentively.You may get distracted occasionally. Fight it simply by taking a deep breath. Perform this asanafor about three to five minutes. WHY IT WORKS: The sound of your breath can only be heard when you are really focusing on it.When you shut out disturbing thoughts from your mind, your anxiety automatically reduces. This exercise also raises your power of concentration if performed on a daily basis.
YOGA MOVE: When one is anxious, there are several thoughts racing through the mind.Therefore, you need the Dhyan Mudraor the concentration pose. Sit in Vajrasan, Padmasanor simply on a chair. Place your open right palm over the left one, facing upwards, letting the tips of your thumbs touch each other. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Concentrate on the subtle sound created at the opening of your nostrils, due to the friction of air. Listen to it attentively.You may get distracted occasionally. Fight it simply by taking a deep breath. Perform this asanafor about three to five minutes. WHY IT WORKS: The sound of your breath can only be heard when you are really focusing on it.When you shut out disturbing thoughts from your mind, your anxiety automatically reduces. This exercise also raises your power of concentration if performed on a daily basis.
LAZINESS
YOGA MOVE: Start with some deep breathing, which will supply oxygen to your cells and energise you. Next, perform the Chalit Pavanmuktasan. Here, you have to lie flat on your back, lift up your legs and fold them over your chest.Wrap both your arms around the folded legs and lift your head.Try to get your chin to touch your knees. Now rock back and forth in this position. Continue to do this while aiming to get your head and toes to touch the floor. If you find yourself getting exhausted, stop immediately.With practice you should be able to perform this more easily. WHY IT WORKS: Rocking back and forth serves as a massage for your spine. Its stiffness is released and the lethargy melts away, instantly refreshing you.
YOGA MOVE: Start with some deep breathing, which will supply oxygen to your cells and energise you. Next, perform the Chalit Pavanmuktasan. Here, you have to lie flat on your back, lift up your legs and fold them over your chest.Wrap both your arms around the folded legs and lift your head.Try to get your chin to touch your knees. Now rock back and forth in this position. Continue to do this while aiming to get your head and toes to touch the floor. If you find yourself getting exhausted, stop immediately.With practice you should be able to perform this more easily. WHY IT WORKS: Rocking back and forth serves as a massage for your spine. Its stiffness is released and the lethargy melts away, instantly refreshing you.
FATIGUE
YOGA MOVE: Try playing dead or Shavasan. Lie flat on your back and simply relax. Feel each individual part become lifeless, starting from your toes to the tip of your head. Let your hands lie by the side of your body, preferably at a slight distance from the body so as to keep them totally relaxed, palms facing upwards and your fingers curled. Keep your eyes closed and take a couple of deep breaths, similar to a sigh of relief and slowly bring yourself to breathe normally. Try to keep the mind blank. If thoughts keep disturbing you, count backwards starting from 100. Continue relaxing for about 20-30 minutes and then turn to your right and get up slowly to avoid straining your back. WHY IT WORKS: Fatigue is usually the result of inadequate rest. Shavasanis a perfect way to make up for being sleep deprived. It is similar to a power nap as it revs you up and makes you feel energised instantly.
YOGA MOVE: Try playing dead or Shavasan. Lie flat on your back and simply relax. Feel each individual part become lifeless, starting from your toes to the tip of your head. Let your hands lie by the side of your body, preferably at a slight distance from the body so as to keep them totally relaxed, palms facing upwards and your fingers curled. Keep your eyes closed and take a couple of deep breaths, similar to a sigh of relief and slowly bring yourself to breathe normally. Try to keep the mind blank. If thoughts keep disturbing you, count backwards starting from 100. Continue relaxing for about 20-30 minutes and then turn to your right and get up slowly to avoid straining your back. WHY IT WORKS: Fatigue is usually the result of inadequate rest. Shavasanis a perfect way to make up for being sleep deprived. It is similar to a power nap as it revs you up and makes you feel energised instantly.
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