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Yoga for Mental Health: 5 Poses to Reduce Stress

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Getting started with yoga can make a big difference in managing daily stress and improving mental health.  Let's look at 5 effective yoga poses that will be yoga for mental health & that can help reduce stress.

1. Child's Pose (Balasana) It helps quiet a busy mind and releases tension from your back and shoulders.

2.Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) This gentle flowing movement between two poses helps release tension and connects your breath with movement.

3. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) This pose helps calm your nervous system and gives your mind a break from racing thoughts.

4. Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) This gentle inversion pose is very calming and can help with anxiety and sleep problems.

5. Corpse Pose (Savasana) This final relaxation pose might look simple, but it's one of the most powerful poses for mental health.

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Start slowly, be patient with yourself, and notice how your mind and body feel as you make these poses part of your daily routine.