Controlling Stress

Stress is the wear and tear our body experiences and it diminishes our immune system. We, therefore, need to control it using effective holistic methods, says Acharya Vikrmaditya.
The benefits of yogasana,pranayama and dhyana include increased body awareness, release of muscular tension and better co-ordination between mind and body. It helps in better management of stress and ensure an overall feeling of well-being.
Symtoms of possible anxiety

• Feeling restless
• Being easily fatigued
• Difficulty in concentration or mind going blank
• Muscle tension
• Sleep disturbance

Yoga to destress
The following breathing excercise done and dhyana, while listening to the sounds of the soothing 'Om' chant for 20 minutes on a regular basis, helps in overcoming stress.

• Sit in any comfortable posture with head and spine straight and left hand in Gyan mudra (join tip of thumb and index finger)
• Close the left nostril with ring and little finger of right hand and inhale through right nostril. The breath should be slow, stready and fully.
• Then close the right nostril by pressing it gently with your thumb, and open your left nostril by relaxing your ring and little finger. Exhale fully, slowly and steadily.
• Now keeping the right nostril closed, inhale through the left; then close left and exhale through right.
• This completes one round (inhale through the right nostril, exhale through the left, and inhale through the left, exhale through the right).

Health Tips

• Excerise and physical activity reduces stress.
• Set realistic expectations. Do your best and remember that nobody is perfect.
• Learn to love yourself and respect others. Be with people who accept and respect you.
• Remember drugs and alcohol never solve problems.