6 Best Evening Yoga Asanas To Relieve Stress

Do you feel exhausted when you return home from the office? Do you carry home stress from your work? If you are looking for ‘the’ solution to your problems, then you need to check out this post.

Yoga is the complete solution for your mental and physical well-being. However, you may not have time to give fitness much thought during the morning rush hour. After a long day, your energy levels may be too low to hit the gym. Have you heard about evening yoga? Read this article to find out more about the relaxing workout you can perform at the end of the day.

Here are some yoga poses to help you unwind after a busy day:

1. Downward Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana):

The downward dog or the Adho Mukha Svanasana is one of the best yoga poses to help you ease the body. To perform this asana, spread your arms to shoulder-width and tucking your toes in proceed to raise your hips. Your chest will move back along with the thighs. Bend the knees and begin walking down, a heel at a time. 

Remember to keep the hips high. It’s more important than keeping the sole on the ground. Hold for around 10-17 seconds and repeat it

2. Standing Forward Bend Pose (Uttanasana): 

A popular pose, it helps relieve the back. The Uttasana, or standing forward bend pose is good for digestion and helps ease constipation. To perform this pose keep your knees straight, bend down and try grasping the back of the knees. To increase tension, you can straighten your legs. For best results, hold the pose for around 10-15 seconds and repeat

3. Camel Pose (Ustrasana):

 

The camel pose is difficult to perform, as you need to bend backward. Most may think that the pose causes lower back problems. However, it helps strengthen the back muscles. Perform the asana twice, and hold the final pose for 5-10 seconds.

4. Bow Pose (Dhanurasana):

 

The Dhanurasana is one asana you can perform any time of the day. It focuses on strengthening the back muscles and the abdomen. It also helps tone the body and improves flexibility. Once you get into position, hold it for 15-20 seconds before release. Repeat the pose.

5. Corpse Pose (Savasana):

The corpse pose, or Savasana is a pose that helps you recover all the energy you spent during the yogic workout. As the name suggests, you need to lie down like a corpse, with your hands by your sides, palms facing the sky. Hold the position for 15-20 minutes. Concentrate on your breathing technique.

6. Spine Twist Pose (Ardha Matsyendrasana):

You can perform the effective yoga pose, both in the morning and evening. To perform this pose, bend your right leg and lay your right foot on your left knee. Now, twist your torso to the left, taking the right hand and keeping it on the floor. The left hand should rest on the right knee. Feel your lower back and hips stretch. Hold the pose for 15-30 seconds before switching sides.

Precautions:

These asanas are safe to perform and help you relax. However, consult your doctor and get a checkup done before practicing it. Performing this exercise while suffering from an injury, can lead to severe complications.

Remember, that yoga cannot replace conventional medical care. You should avoid postponing a doctor’s visit or ignoring a painful condition simply hoping that yoga will heal it.

Equipment Needed:

Yoga is one of the most economical workouts to perform. Well, because it doesn’t need any expensive equipment. You just need a pair of yoga pants and a mat to get started.

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