Inevitably, there are always things that can disrupt your mood every day. Could be because suddenly scolded by superiors or by failing to take the money at an ATM when you're in desperate need. You need a "drug" effectual in a short time. Well, one thing you can do is to do simple stretching or yoga movements.
By stimulating certain glands, yoga can help your brain releases a compound that can improve mood. Therefore, try these four poses to balance the mind and body. Hold each position for several seconds while taking a breath and exhaled, then remove, and repeat.
1. Take a position like he was crawling. Both hands flat on the floor, open about shoulder width apart. Both of your feet flat on the wall. Slowly slide your right leg toward the wall, followed by left foot. Keep your spine to stay straight, both feet parallel to the floor, so your body forms an L upside down.
2. Kneel with your legs hip-width apart, toes directed backwards. Contract the abdominal muscles, then lower your tailbone toward the bottom. Place both hands on the lower back, then tighten the elbow area. Puffed chest and lean toward the rear, sliding slowly toward the hand position further down, if possible until the hands touch the heel.
3. Attach your palms together in front of the chest, such as going to pray. Open both legs slightly wider than hips, toes open position about 45 degrees out, and then lower your body as will squat. When your tailbone down, chest puffed.
4. To pose this one, look for a room that is quite roomy. Stand with legs wide open to the side, stretch both arms at your sides. position the right foot sideways toward the outside so that, while the left foot pointing forward. Bend your right knee 90 degrees, and sight to the right. Change legs and repeat again.
Sources: kompas.com
