Exams can be overwhelming, but yoga is a powerful tool to calm your mind, relieve tension, and boost focus. Practising even a few simple poses can help manage stress and bring mental clarity.
Here are seven beginner-friendly yoga poses that will help you stay calm and centered during exam season:
Child’s Pose (Balasana): This resting pose relaxes the mind, relieves tension in the back and shoulders.
Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana): This pose soothes the nervous system, and reduces stiffness in the spine.
Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): This pose calms the mind, stretches the back, and promotes relaxation.
Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani): A restorative pose that improves circulation, reduces anxiety, and calms the mind.
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): This grounding pose enhances concentration, focus, and balance.
Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana): This pose relaxes the hips, improves focus, and reduces stress.
Corpse Pose (Savasana): This ultimate relaxation pose deeply relaxes the body and mind, and reduces overall stress and anxiety.