Practise these yoga poses to calm your chattering mind

5 yoga poses to calm your mind and relax your body

These yoga poses are suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners. And you can practice this at any point in the day to relax your mind and body.

By Longjam Dineshwori Published on: August 6, 2020 8:55 pm

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The COVID-19 pandemic has turned out lives upside down. Our normal routines, going to office, gym session, weekend plans, everything has been put on hold now. Sudden changes in the routines, fear of the disease, uncertainties, social isolation, being locked at home – all these can take a toll on anybody’s mental health. If you’re feeling tense, restless, irritated or anxious at this time, you’re not alone. Reports of increasing mental health issues among people have been reported from around the world. Several studies have documented a high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and insomnia among COVID-19 patients, and health care workers. An online survey, conducted by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles, also reported 166 per cent increase in the number of Indians complaining of anxiety during the initial phase of the lockdown.Are you struggling with restless chattering mind? Here are some yoga poses that can help calm your mind, lifting your dull energy, brighten your mood:

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Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose (Prasarita Padottanasana): This pose increases circulation to the brain while stretching the muscles in the back, hamstrings and calves.

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