Yoga poses for relaxation

When you first think of yoga or meditation, you typically think of relaxation or stress-relief don't you?

In fact, there are some forms of yoga that lend themselves to strength building, vigorous activity for weight loss and other yoga poses that stress flexibility and circulation.

So, what about stress relief and relaxation, what yoga poses can you adopt as part of your routine that will be especially helpful in this area?

First, you should certainly understand the basics of breathing or pranayama. As the basis of all ananas, breathing exercises are critical to stress and relaxation.

Another yoga pose you can try is mountain pose - a standing position where you start by standing, arms at your side and begin lifting the first quarter of your foot into the air and let them down.

Then, raise your chest up and down, then raise up your head, imagine lengthening your neck pulling down on your shoulders and stretching your neck toward the ceiling.

Now, focus on your breathing, controlled, steady looking straight in front of you. Imagine energy flowing through the floor, your feet, up your body and out your head.

A simple pose, mountain yoga pose is a good focus pose that can help with relaxation and stress-relief.

Jeff