Relaxation yoga involves breathing which leads to steadiness of blood pressure and immense feeling of relaxation. That is why deep breathing is always preferred to shallow breathing. Medically, shallow breathing is associated with depression, mood swings and various psychological disorders.
About Relaxation Yoga
Both relaxation yoga or yoga relaxation points out to the fact that it is definitely different from normal relaxation. A regular breathing makes the entire process insignificant but yoga understands the process of human mind and body. Yoga considers breathing as a process, that too one that is an experience to the whole body. This is an experience that makes the human mind happier. Thus relaxation yoga is different from its regular counterpart and promises better health, bot physical and mental.
Relaxation yoga postures
Corpse pose (Shavasana):
This posture of relaxation yoga provides mental composure and peace. However this asana has two variations. First variation of the shavasana involves lying flat on the back with your legs apart. Keep your hands on either sides of your body and keep your eyes closed. Relax! Breathe slowly and deeply.
Reversed corpse (Advasana):
Lie down on your stomach and stretch your arms above your head with palms facing downwards. Touch the mat with your forehead and keep your elbows close to your ears. Keep a comfortable distance between your legs and relax once again. Focus on your stomach while you breathe. Once done, get back to the corpse pose.
Superior posture(Jyeshtikasana):
Lie on your stomach with legs straight. Relax your paws. With hands forward interlock your fingers. With a bend elbow place the interlocks above your neck and enjoy the soothing sensation. Hold for five minutes and slowly return to the corpse posture.
Crocodile pose (Makarasana):
Lie on your stomach with a relaxed torso. Rest on your elbows and support your cheeks with your palms. Raise your neck and shoulder till your experience strain on the neck and the spine. Breathe deeply and keep your eyes shut. You must be at your leisurely best. Enjoy!
Flapping fish (Matsya Kridasana):
With straight legs lie on your stomach. With left leg straight pull your right knee upwards. Support your left cheek with interlocked fingers and keep palms down. Touch right knee with right elbow. Balance the entire body in this position. Keep your eyes shut while you relax. Return to he corpse posture.
