3 Easy Yoga Moves To Beat Stress
Wash your troubles away with this three-step sequence from yoga instructor Candace Moore
Yoga is a great way to improve your mood with studies proving it increases GABA levels, an amino acid which is vital for a well-functioning brain and central nervous system, plus it helps to promote feelings always best to start with a seated centring,” says Candace Moore, author of Namaslay (£30, Victory Belt Publishing). “Centring can be anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes and during that time, you’ll want to sit tall and breathe deeply. With each inhale, see if you can sit a bit taller and lengthen your body through your spine. With each exhale, feel yourself more firmly rooted into your yoga mat. This visualisation should help you feel empowered and calm.” After the centering, begin the following short yoga sequence to calm your mind and body, while simultaneously bringing a sense of empowerment and strength to your overall being.