2018-08-29

Yoga and Naturopathy for Stress

Stress is primarily a physical response to the
perceived threat. When stressed, the body thinks it
is under attack and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode,
releasing a complex mix of hormones and chemicals
such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine to
prepare the body for physical action. Long term stress
symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and
feelings and your behavior stress that’s left unchecked
can contribute to many health problems, such as high
blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
The common symptoms of stress can be low energy,
headaches, upset stomach, including diarrhoea,
constipation and nausea, aches, pains, and tense
muscles, chest pain and rapid heartbeat, insomnia,
frequent colds and infections, loss of sexual desire
and/or ability.
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Yogasanas and Mudras for Some Stress Induced
Disorders:
• Stress and Tension—Savasana, Sarvangasana,
Makarasana, Trikonasana, Yoga Mudrasana,
Pranayama
• Frustration—Bhasttrika (Deep breathing
Variation), Alternate Breathing, Nadi Sodhan,
Savasana, Padmasana
• Migraine—Savasana, Viparitkarini, Sarvangasana,
Kapalshi, Annulom-Vilom Pranayama.
• Loss of Confidence and Concentration—
Sirsasana (practice under the supervision of
a yoga teacher), Simhasana, Bhujangasana,
Matsyasana, Padmasana, Pawanmuktasana,
Virasana, Mahavirasana, Trikonasana, ,
Sarvangasana, Pranayama, Meditation.
• Fear—Virabhadrasana, Siddhasana (with
kumbhaka), Padmasana, Sirsasana, (practice under
the supervision of a yoga teacher), Sarvangasana,
Matsyasana, Pranayama and Meditation
• Aging—Savasana, Vipaarit Karani, Padmasana,
Sarvangasana. Halasana, Suryanamaskara.
• Indigestion—Savasana, Ardha Matsyasana,
Paschimotasana, mayurasana, Vajrasana
Pranayama etc.
• Insomnia—Ardha matsyendrasana, Trikonasana,
Savasana, Halasana, Pranayama etc.
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Some more practical Stress-Busters for quick response:
• Manage Your Anger with conscious Choice
• Breathe slowly and deeply
• Practice speaking more slowly than usual
• Jump-start an effective time management
strategy
• Get outdoors for a brief break
• Drink plenty of water and eat small, nutritious
snacks
• Do quick postures check
• Plan something rewarding for the end of your
stressful day
Written by Yogaguru Dr Mohan Karki
Feel free to call on 9911316600  or 
write on theyogaguru.mohan@gmail.com