According
to Redbook magazine, “Yoga may be the
most effective OTC happy pill around.” Well you know I firmly believe that!
There are now even laughter yoga classes you can take! So why will yoga make
you less grumpy? Besides the stress reducing benefits, yoga boosts your levels
of gamma amino butyric acid, a chemical linked to mood improvement. I believe
it. Who doesn’t lie there in shavasana, after an hour workout, and say, “I
never want to get up.” (because I’m so happy & relaxed!) So here are three
postures you can try to reduce those crabbies:
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Downward-facing dog ~ Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders,
palms pressing evenly into the floor. Tuck your toes under & lift your
knees off the floor as you straighten your legs. Hold for three to five
breaths.
~
Dolphin Plank ~ Start on all fours, then lower onto your forearms & slowly
step your feet out behind you & tuck your tailbone slightly. Pull your abs
in tight. Hold for three to five breaths.
~
Legs up the wall ~ Get yourself into this posture with a folded blanket under
your butt & lower back if you like. Lay on your back & scootch your
butt as close to the wall as possible with the legs stretching upward. Point
& flex those feet. The hard part now begins: you need to relax & breathe
for 5 to 10 minutes!
See link below for more yoga info &
postures. Enjoy & beat those grumpies!
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