Written By: Muskan Gupta | Updated : January 16, 2026 11:26 AM IST
Medically Verified By: Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar
The human mind is a gem that can be cultivated in a soft and careful manner. Meditation, mindfulness, and yoga are natural methods to regain balance, lift the spirits, and make one peaceful in the soul. Such practices provide a space of sanctuary in the mind, which is relaxing and clear and prompts one to have a stronger association with self. Here are the simple daily practices to calm the mind and improve mental well-being.
According to Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar - Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, "The practice of meditation is an inward silence. The habit will enable the mind to get rid of tension and create a feeling of satisfaction. Simple meditation can be initiated by sitting well and closing the eyes and concentrating on the breath. One can count the inhales and exhales, and thoughts will be settled automatically. The five-minute-a-day routine can be slowly increased to larger amounts to make the mind feel refreshed and calm."
Presence is taught in mindfulness. It promotes the act of not judging or excluding the sensations, feelings, and thoughts. Mindfulness may also involve becoming aware of the taste of what one is eating, the sounds of the surroundings, or body motion as one walks. Such awakening will lead to tolerance and decreased ability of the mind to ruminate on concerns or depression.
Yoga is the practice of the body and the mind which are in balance and synchronise with breath movements. Here are some of the effective yoga asanas to practice:
Ardha Matsyendrasana is one of the effective yoga exercises. The body is folded slightly towards one side, and the other hand is placed behind it with the leg bending and the crossed-over leg resting. Thanks to this pose, the spine is stretched, releasing tension and stimulating mental clarity.
Bhujangasana is another yoga pose that promotes relaxation. The chest is raised with the elbows slightly bent, lying on the stomach with hands under the shoulders. This mild backbend opens the heart, enhances posture and aids the circulation of energy in the body. This pose will arouse good emotions and rest by practising several breaths.
Tadasana is a simple yet firm posture. The body is in a natural pose that has feet up, the body held high with relaxed and at the same time half opened palms. The feet-up/spinal-up position is experienced as one of empowerment and stability and balance.
Combining meditation, mindfulness and yoga with everyday life makes one more resilient to sadness, anxiety, and low energy. The traditions are mildly calming and help to think with a positive, hopeful outlook. In the long run these natural antidepressants bring about a state of harmony which makes the mind feel light, happy and focused.
The body gets refreshed, the mind becomes clear and life is taken with a new boost and positivity. They are tender ways of asking to have peace inside and finding a permanent joy.
