your body and become aware of your breath when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations.
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana – Bridge Pose
This asana stretches the neck, chest, and spine while strengthening and relieving the lower back. It reduces anxiety, fatigue, headache, backache, and insomnia while calming the brain, alleviating stress and depression.
Savasana- Corpse Pose
Savasana rejuvenates, relaxes the body and mind and reduces blood pressure. This asana is a must at the end of each yoga session to reward your body with a much-needed rest after flowing through a variety of asanas.
Tip: Use of props, such as propping your feet on a block and resting your head on a blanket or bolster, can make this an even more rewarding experience.
Taking a few moments out of your day to dedicate time stretching out and flowing with your body does wonders for the immune system, allows you get to know yourself more and improves your mood. While this isn’t a practice once – heal all type of solution to cure your depression, studies show that with consistency, yoga can help reduce feelings of depression.
Shawna Davis is a wellness journalist and the founder and creator of the wellness lifestyle blog, Flowing and Froing. Beyond the blog, she is a certified yoga instructor, wife, dog mama and is a natural hair enthusiast that’s passionate about health, wellness, and beauty. You can follow her on Instagram @itsshawnadavis.