Four Easy Yoga Stretches to Beat Stress

At the end of a busy day at work, what do you do to relax? Do you grab a pizza as you get off the train and eat it whilst watching television; do you rush to the child minders to pick up your kids and rush home only to leave again as soon as you arrive to take your children to one of their many social and leisure activities?

Constant rushing from activity to activity takes it toll on your body. Do you suffer from lower back pain, shoulder tension and neck pain? Do you feel as if you have no time to think and suffer from headaches and migraines? You might even feel guilty as you know you should be taking better care of your health but just don't have the time or energy to motivate yourself and go to the gym.

If you are tired of always feeling stressed out and wish to feel empowered and full of energy then it is vital you do something every day that energises your body and calms your mind.

Yoga, with it emphasis on stretching, healthy eating and relaxation offers you the ideal antidote to release stress and tension at the end of a full and stressful day.

Four Easy Yoga Stretches to Beat Stress

Practice the following four easy stretches at the end of your working day. They are designed to gently ease stress and tension from your back and shoulders and leave you feeling light, calm and relaxed.

When you practice these poses, be gentle, let your breath be soft and take time to allow your body to stretch and for your muscles to let go of tension.

1. Seated Forward Bend. Sit on the floor or yoga mat with your legs extended. Stretch forward from your hips as you take your chest as close as possible to your thighs. Breathe slowly and deeply in this pose for 5 - 10 rounds of deep yogic breathing. Slowly come out of the pose and rest your hands on your thighs.

2. Bridge Pose. Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent, your heels as close as possible to your buttocks. Place your hands on your back with your fingers pointing towards your spine. Lift your hips high. Hold this pose for 3 - 7 rounds of deep breathing. Slowly come down out of the pose.

3. Knees to Chest. Lie on your back and slowly hug your knees to your chest. Keep your head flat on the floor and gently breathe as you squeeze your knees toward your chest. Take 3 - 7 rounds of steady breaths. Sometimes it helps to gently sway side to side in this pose.

4. Savasana. Lie on your back with your legs stretched out straight along the floor. Have your arms a few inches from your side, palms up. Tuck your chin in and make sure your lower back is comfortable; you can place a small cushion under your knees to support your back if necessary. Close your eyes and allow your whole body to relax. Stay in this position for 3 - 5 minutes. Slowly stretch your body, roll over to your side and take 3 gentle breathes before coming up to a seated position.

As you can see, these gentle easy yoga stretches can easily be done on the floor or even on your bed. They will help you to unwind after a stressful day and leave your body feeling rested and your mind calm and clear. Relax and Enjoy.

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