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Written By: Juhi Kumari | Published : February 1, 2019 9:04 PM IST
Whatever the cause of your mental health issue is, yoga can be an effective solution for all your psychological problems. © Shutterstock
A new study published in the JAMA Psychiatry has revealed that lead exposure in childhood may negatively affect mental health and personality in adulthood. The study participants with high lead exposure were more neurotic, less agreeable and conscientious than the less-exposed participants. The research also found that if a person has a high level of lead in his blood at age 11, then he is more likely to show symptoms of mental illness and difficult personality traits by the age of 38. However, apart from this environmental factor, there can be a host of other triggers behind mental health issuesand they include genetics, brain injury, prenatal damage, poor nutrition, life situations, so on and so forth.
Yoga can be an effective solution, but how?
Whatever the cause of your mental health issue is, yoga can be an effective solution for all your psychological problems. Even science backs this view now. A study conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, has revealed that regular yoga practice can actually rewire the brain and improve your mental health. Another review study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine states that yoga is more effective than exercise at improving various mental and physical health conditions like stress, heart rate variability, mood states, heart rate variability and pulmonary function. Here are four effective yoga asanas that can help improve your mental health.
Viparita Karani:
Also known as legs up the wall pose or lake pose, viparita karani improves blood circulation in your body. Moreover, it also stimulates your nervous system and helps relax your mind. Along with improving your mental condition, it relives joint pains and menstrual cramps.
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Uttanasana:
Commonly known as standing forward bend pose, uttanasana is another significant pose for treating symptoms of anxiety and depression and improving your mental health. Moreover, it makes your knees and thighs stronger, removes menopause symptoms, and helps reduce the problems of insomnia, fatigue and headache.
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Balasana:
Also known as the child pose, balasanahas many health benefits. It stimulates your nervous system and helps re-energize your body. Also, it promotes digestive processes, curb constipation, and helps lower bloating. Moreover, balasana helps develop strong hips, ankles and thighs and keep your abs toned.
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Shavasana:
Also known as corpse pose, shavasanais performed at the end of yoga routine. For meditation, it is considered as an excellent pose. Helping you boost your mental health, it eases your body, improves concentration, and stimulate blood circulation. Moreover, shavasana helps curb constipation, indigestion, asthma, and diabetes.
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