Stress Management Through Yoga

Yoga — a mind-body practice — is considered one of many types of complementary and integrative health approaches. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines that may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind. This can help you relax and manage stress and anxiety.

Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences. The core components of hatha yoga and most general yoga classes are:

Poses. Yoga poses, also called postures, are a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility. Poses range from lying on the floor while completely relaxed to difficult postures that may have you stretching your physical limits.

Breathing. Controlling your breathing is an important part of yoga. Yoga teaches that controlling your breathing can help you control your body and quiet your mind.

Meditation or relaxation. In yoga, you may incorporate meditation or relaxation. Meditation may help you learn to be more mindful and aware of the present moment

September is

National Yoga Month

Benefits for Teenage Students @SMS

• 1.Improves physical fitness and Health
• 2.Through breath and practice can reduce stress and anxiety

• 3.Improves optimism in a time where teens are looking toward the future
• 4.Improve self-esteem and body image

• 5.Encourages creativity

• 6.Improves focus and school performance.

• 7.Develops discipline and self-focus www.psychologytoday.com

Six Ways Yoga can

Reduce Stress

1. Relax The Body. Yoga practiced in the right way can be as soothing as a hug or a massage when it comes to reducing tension and relaxing the physical body.

2. Relax the Mind. Meditation is an incredibly powerful tool for relaxing and slowing down the mind as is any kind of breath awareness.

3. Breathe More Effectively. Stress and tension can cause us to breathe in a rapid, shallow way, which can lead to more anxiety. Yoga gives you the opportunity to breathe more effectively, using the diaphragm and utilizing the whole lung capacity.

4. Develop Connection between the Mind and Body

5. Understand How your Mind Works. Yoga can help us develop awareness of how our own unique mind works and that awareness can help us live in a more conscious way.

6. Release Emotional Energy. We actually release emotional energy really effectively throughout our yoga practice, even if you're not aware of it. www.doyouyoga.com