#helathtips

Sarvangasana, also known as Shoulder Stand Pose, is a yoga asana that involves balancing the entire body on the shoulders while the hands support the back. It is considered an intermediate to advanced pose and offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Here are the steps to practice Sarvangasana and its benefits

It has been almost two years now since the Covid-19 Pandemic started, and a lot of us have not been back to our normal lives. We are all trying, and although some have said that this is now the new norm, a lot of us are still left feeling overwhelmed and isolated. For many people, it challenged beyond what their minds and bodies can handle. Even I have been affected greatly.

A lot have lost their jobs. Some were forced to stay home which at the beginning may have been great, eventually left us feeling more tired and restless. Other issues were magnified, domestic violence rose, and our mental health was left suffering. Until we can get back to how we were before this all started, all we can do is simply try to take better care of ourselves and hope soon we can all go back to our normal lives.

Here, I outlined a few tips that we can do to take care of ourselves:

·       Try to eat healthy and drink plenty of water. A balanced diet and a well hydrated body will contribute greatly to a sound mind.

·       Try to get enough sleep. 7 or 8 hours of sleep is best.

·       Exercise daily. A 15-minute workout or stretching helps, along with deep breathing exercises.

·       Avoid consuming alcohol and drugs. Having vices does not contribute to a sound body and mind.

·       Try to go out for walks. Getting a breath of fresh air and experiencing outdoor walks helps.

·       Focus on what you can control. Stop overthinking.

·       Focus on things to be grateful today and everyday.

·       Read books, learn something new, listen to music. Reading good books and listening to music is feeding your mind with good thoughts, starting a hobby will be advantageous to keep yourself busy and away from anything negative.