Adopt yoga to stay stress free: Yoga for Stress

Yoga for Stress: Managing a household is not an easy task. Both physical strength and good mental health are required. Emotional health is essential not only for personal happiness but also for a happy household. To manage this, we will look at some tips.

Also read: Benefits of yoga: Adopt yoga and stay healthy

Create a routine

If you create a routine for yourself, it can help you manage your tasks and all your responsibilities better, making your day easier and less stressful.

• Include 'me time' in your daily routine. Taking time for yourself is essential as it will help you re-charge your energy.
• Whether it is taking a stroll in the green open spaces, swimming or reading a good book, this personal time is essential for de-stressing. It will help you disconnect from the daily stress and focus on your progress.

Meditation and Mindfulness-A Simple Meditation Technique

• Find a quiet place, sit comfortably, close your eyes and focus on your breathing.
• Watch your breath come and go. If your mind wanders to other things, gently bring it back to the rhythm of the breath. Start with a few minutes and then gradually increase the time of meditation as you become more comfortable.
• Even a few minutes of meditation every day can help manage the challenges of managing the household easily.

Mindfulness in daily chores

• Pay more attention to your daily tasks.
• Be it cutting vegetables, cooking food or watering the plants, work with full concentration, without any distractions and appreciate every moment.
• Mindfulness turns routine tasks into opportunities to relax.

Yogic techniques

Practicing yoga can provide you with physical exercise, mental peace, and emotional balance, which are essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Kriya Yoga – Yogendra Jalaneti

• Boil drinking water and let it become lukewarm.
• Add a pinch of salt to the water.
• Standing comfortably, fill your right palm with water.
• Close the left nostril with the left index finger, bend forward and bring the right nostril near the filled palm.
• Dip the right nostril into the water, take a deep breath so that the water flows into the nostril, then straighten your head and release the left nostril.
• Allow the water to flow naturally through the mouth, the opposite nostril, or the same nostril.
• Repeat the process with the left palm and nostril, closing the right nostril.
• Gently blow water out through your nostrils, one at a time.
• Do not lie down or sit under a fan/air-conditioning for at least 15 minutes after practice.
• After Jala Neti, do Kapalabhati.
  Benefit: Removes mucus and debris, keeping the nasal passages clear. Improves breathing making it easier to manage daily tasks. Reduces the risk of respiratory problems and airborne infections.

Managing emotions

• Techniques such as journaling and self-reflection can increase your emotional awareness.
• Impermanence or contemplation of impermanence helps you appreciate the transitory nature of challenges and difficulties.
• Pursue hobbies that bring joy and allow for creative expression.
• Taking a holistic approach that takes care of the mind, body, and spirit can be done through a balanced routine, mindfulness, yoga, and a healthy lifestyle. By implementing these strategies, you can create a harmonious life while managing your home.