This is a stressful time for students across the country. Be it CBSE, ICSE, or state boards, students are waiting for Board exam results, even as they plan for their education and career ahead. At a time when they are anxious and stressed, yoga can be of big help. “Yoga promotes physical, emotional, and mental growth in children of all ages. Students’ memory, concentration, and focus can vastly increase, making them more productive and qualified for successful leadership roles in the future,” shares yoga and spiritual leader Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar. founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions. Here are five asanas suggested by him that students can perform to keep stress at bay.
Yoga Asanas To Deal With Exam Stress
Yoga leader Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar outlines the following asanas for students who are trying to cope with stress:
1. Padmasana – Lotus Pose
Place your left knee on top of your right thigh. Do the same with your right knee, laying it on top of your left thigh.
2. Padahasthasana – Hand-to-Foot Pose
Inhale and lift your hands all the way up from a standing position. Hold your breath for a second or two before exhaling and bending forward. While performing this asana, your hands should be touching your feet and you should avoid bending your knees.
3. Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Sit and stretch your legs in front with legs, and heels together. With an erect spine, place your palms on the floor next to your hips. Also, relax your shoulders.
4. Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bending
Begin with Dandasana. Empty your stomach of air as you inhale. Exhale by bending forward at the hips and resting your upper body on your lower body. Lower your arms and grab your big toes with your fingertips as you exhale.
5. Sukhasana -Happy Pose
Sit up straight with your palms on your knees and both legs outstretched. Fold and tuck the left leg inside the right thigh. Fold the right leg in half and tuck it inside the left thigh.
Surya Namaskar Helps Manage Stress
Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is a scientific sequence of 12 strong yoga positions. Though it is best practiced first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it may be done at any time of the day, says Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar. He adds, “The Surya Namaskar not only gives the body a full-body workout, but it also has a good influence on the body and mind. The regular practice leaves one feeling energized, healthy, and peaceful throughout the day.”
