Just as maintaining physical fitness keeps our body strong, maintaining mental fitness can help us achieve and maintain good mental health. We value our lives, our surroundings and the people who live there when our mind is in good shape. We have the ability to experiment, learn, discover and take risks. We are more capable of overcoming obstacles in both our personal and professional lives. We go through the grief and anger that come with losing a loved one, losing our job, having problems with our relationships, and going through other difficult times, but eventually, we are able to move on and live again.
on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Himalayan Siddha Akshar suggests 8 yoga asanas to help improve your mental health:
- Samastithi/Tadasana – Mountain Pose
seat formation: Draw in your abdominals and relax your shoulders down and back as you stand with your big toes touching and your heels pressed together. Tense your leg muscles and take 5 to 8 deep breaths. Maintain a tall, powerful posture by doing this pose.
- Vrikshasana – Tree Pose
seat formation: Begin by standing in samastathi. Lift your right foot off the floor and place your weight on your left foot. Support your right leg with your palms and bring it as close to your waist as possible. Place it on your ankle or calf. Raise the hands and join the palms. Keep your head between your arms. Repeat with the other leg.
- Padmasana – Lotus Pose
Formation of the seat: Sit in Ardha Padmasana or Half Lotus Pose, placing your right foot on top of your left thigh. Lift and place your left leg on your right thigh. Draw your feet closer to your hips. Drop your knees on the floor. Put your hands on your knees. Repeat with the opposite leg.
- Balasana – child’s pose
seat formation Kneel down on the mat and sit on the ankles. Raise your arms above your head. catching my breath. Tilt your upper body forward. Keep your forehead on the floor. Your pelvis should rest on your heels. Make sure your back is not rounded.
- Halasana – Plow Pose
Formation of the seat: Lie on your back with your palms next to your body. To lift your legs, press your palms into the ground and place them behind your head. You can use your hands to support your back to the extent that is comfortable.
word of advicePeople with lumbago, neck pain, spondylitis or high blood pressure should not use this asana.
- headstand – headstand
Formation of the seat: Begin with Vajrasana, join your palms together, place your elbows on the floor in a triangle, place the crown of the head in front of your palms and let your palms support the back of your head. Walk towards your head until your back is straight. First lift one leg up and slowly raise your other leg. Join your feet and point your toes. Remain in this position for as long as possible.
word of advice You should avoid the pose if you have any of these conditions – lumbago, neck pain, spondylitis and high blood pressure.
- Chakrasana – Wheel Pose
Formation of the seat: • Lie on your back. • Keep feet firmly on the ground and bend your knees. • Bend your arms at the elbows. Place your palms on the floor on either side of your head and roll your arms over the shoulders. • Take a deep breath, apply pressure to your feet and palms, and lift your entire body in an arch. When you look back and relax your neck, slowly drop your head behind you. Your four limbs should bear the weight of your body equally. Stay in this pose for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Dhanurasana: , bow pose
Formation of the seat: To start, lie on your stomach, then bend your knees and clasp your ankles with your palms. Then raise your arms and legs as high as you can.
Raising your awareness or being more mindful is one of the best things you can do to protect your mental health. So what does it mean to be mindful? It is paying attention to the present moment. We are often so busy that we are never really there to enjoy it. However, when you start practicing mindfulness, it eliminates those uncertain thoughts of the mind that we have become so accustomed to.
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