Many people across the globe have turned to yoga when symptoms of depression start to creep in during times of loneliness and unwanted. You might find yourself trying to catch your breath every time that you worry about something.

Most of you might have tried taking medications, but there are times when that option also goes in vain. The ultimate solution to get rid of the symptoms of anxiety and depression is yoga. Yoga for stress and anxiety is a great way to focus on your breath and increase your ability to stay present at the moment. 

To get the most out of yoga for depression session, pay attention to your breath, and feel the sensations in your body as you move from one pose to another. Allow yourself to feel every emotion that wants to touch you.

Top 5 Yoga Poses To Say Bye-Bye To Depression

Tree Pose

• Start by standing absolutely straight but relaxed.
• Slowly lift your right foot off the ground and bear your weight on it.
• Place your right foot on your left calf or just beside your left knee.
• Avoid pressing your knee directly to your knee.
• Bring your hands in a namaste position in front of you.
• Hold this pose for up to 2 minutes with a smile on your face.
• Repeat the pose with the opposite foot.

Triangle Pose

• Come into a standing position with your legs wide apart.
• Face your left toe forward and your right toe at an angle.
• Lift your arms out by extending them and keep the face of your palms down. 
• Lift your right hand and bend forward to touch your toe, and keep your left hand at your side.
• Gaze in any direction you feel comfortable in.
• Do this pose for 60 seconds and repeat it on the other side. 

Standing Forward Bend Pose

• Stand straight with your legs wide apart.
• Keep your hands on your hips.
• Hinge your hips forward and keep your knees slightly bent.
• Drop your hand on the yoga mat, or a block, or gently hold your toes. 
• Gently tuck your chin in your chest.
• You will yourself stress and anxiety getting released from your body and you will feel your head heavy while you are bent down as your blood flow will come to your head.
• Hold this pose easily for one minute. 

Child Pose

• Start by sitting in a position where your hips are placed on your calves.
• Gently sink back into your heels.
• Stretch your hands over your head and bring them down while bending forward.
• Allow your stomach to touch your thighs and touch your head to the floor.
• Keep your arms stretched out throughout the time when you are bent forward.
• Hold this pose for maximum of 5 minutes.

Legs Up The Wall Pose

• Start by laying down as close to the wall as possible with your hips facing the wall.
• Now shift downwards towards the wall and swing your legs up along the wall.
• Your hips should be as close to the wall as you feel comfortable for you.
• Slowly relax your neck, lower back, and hips.
• Gently allow your body to melt into the yoga mat.
• Comfortably hold the pose for 10 minutes.

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