8 best yoga poses to include in your daily routine

Moneycontrol News | August 23, 2024

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Yoga, a practice that unites the mind, body, and spirit, offers powerful tools for enhancing brain health

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Padmasana, or lotus pose, helps calm the mind by promoting deep relaxation and reducing stress

Padmasana (Lotus pose)

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Sarvangasana, or shoulder stand, improves blood circulation to the brain, which enhances mental clarity and cognitive function

Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand)

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Halasana, or Plough pose, calms the nervous system and reduces stress by reversing the body's gravitational effects on the brain

Halasana (Plough pose)

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Vrikshasana, or Tree pose, enhances focus and concentration by requiring balance and mental coordination

Vrikshasana (Tree pose)

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Paschimottanasana, or Seated forward bend, calms the brain and helps reduce stress and anxiety

Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend)

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Setu Bandhasana, also known as Bridge pose, reduces anxiety and mild depression by opening the heart chakra and stimulating emotional balance

Setu bandhasana (Bridge pose)

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Shavasana or Corpse pose, provides profound relaxation for both the mind and body, making it effective for reducing stress and anxiety

Shavasana (Corpse pose)

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This pose is excellent for relieving stress and fatigue in the legs. This position helps improve circulation and calms the nervous system

Legs up the wall pose (Viparita Karani)