3 Ayurvedic Stress Management Tips We All Need

Jiva teaWhat is the most significant health challenge faced by in 21st century? Stress, anxiety, insomnia and the list goes on and on. Keeping our doshas in balance is essential to our health. Today, it’s a little difficult to be free from the stress. But by following these simple tips you can prevent the effects of stress.m to upload

Meditate

Yes, you’ve heard this before and now it's time to practice it. Even science approves that just one session is enough to relieve you of stress and reduce inflammation in the body. Oh, and the excuse, ‘I am too busy’ is not good enough. Think of it as an investment. Any time spent relaxing your mind and body will be paid back to you tenfold in terms of enhanced productivity and focus. Besides, meditating for 15 min every day can pacify Vata dosha.

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a type of yoga that focuses on the relaxation of the mind and body. It is gentle, relaxing and stress relieving. Restorative yoga can counter the negative impacts of stress by resetting your nervous system. And for many, resetting your nervous system will offer long-term benefits than spending an hour or two in the gym. Some excellent yoga asanas for stress management are Balasana, Savasana, Ananda Balasana, and Supta Virasana.

Get Proper Sleep

Sleep is one of the most overlooked and underrated factors of good health. Without proper sleep, you’re likely to wake up tired, irritated, even angry. It impacts your performance throughout the day, hampering productivity, efficiency, creativity, and wellbeing. So, make sure you get proper sleep everyday. Prepare the body to sleep at a fixed time every night. Engage in relaxing activities like listening to calming music or going for a short walk before sleeping. Put away all your gadgets and keep your bedroom free of electronic equipments.

No matter how busy you are, if you're feeling super stressed, take some time out and practice these three tips to stay tension free.