It is a well-known
fact that the practice of
yoga
relieves stress. In the current financial downturn,
yoga has
been the source for people who are looking for quick stress
busters and tension relieve as they battle with their economic
challenges. However busy you are with your current situation, the
practice of
yoga, even for a short period daily, will assist you in
healing the stress, tension and anxiety disorders that you may
have.
The key to a
successful stress and anxiety relieve program is finding the right
time to slot
yoga into your daily schedule.
Yoga,
even when practiced for only 30 minutes a day consistently, will
benefit you more than if you were to practice a whole long session
sporadically. Once your body is attuned to the consistent daily
routine and you start feeling more energetic and more focused,
stress, tension and anxiety disorders will just melt away.
Practicing
yoga in
the morning is great if you are a morning person, because of the
fresher air and the newly produced oxygen. When your mind is
exercised and focused in the morning, it is in a better shape to
battle with stress and anxiety when that comes in the later part
of the day. I personally find the hour before sunrise as a great
time to practice. This is also the perfect time because the
stomach is already empty, so you need not have to wait for any
consumed food to settle. At any other times, you should make sure
that yoga
practice is done a few hours after a meal.
Yoga
when done routinely everyday will cause you to be more attentive,
flexible and mobile in your muscle groups and joints, making it
easier for you to continue practicing the routine the next day.
Establish a regular time to practice
yoga. It
is preferable that it is done either in the morning or in the
evening.
Practice when your
body feels flexible, because there are times in the day when your
body may feel stiff, which is not a good time for
yoga.
Some people may experience a stiff neck when they wake up in the
morning or after long hours sitting at a desk which affects their
yoga
postures. Others may not like to practice
yoga in
the evening because the sudden rush of energy will affect their
ability to sleep later on. Choose the best time that suits your
body and make it a regular time for your
yoga
practice.
It is recommended
that at least three to four
yoga
postures are done on a daily basis of up to fifteen or twenty-five
minutes to keep your body and mind healthy. A healthy mind will
free you from mental stress, tension and anxiety disorders. A
longer session should be done several times a week to keep your
body attuned to the overall benefits of
yoga.
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