Here Are 7 Yoga Poses for Students That Will Help Ease Exam Stress

Yoga can help children of all age groups with their overall health and development on all levels. Here are the top 7 yoga poses for students to help, students more productive, reduce exam stress, and enhance memory, concentration, and focus.

Yoga for Students

The growing pressure to perform well has put school-going children under a lot of excessive stress, and the number of kids who suffer from depression, panic attacks, or suicidal thoughts is alarmingly high. According to yoga experts, parents can help their kids deal with the stress of all these assignments and tests by stepping in and using the heavenly tool of yoga.

Ganesh Namaskar

Steps: Your arms should be by your side while you stand tall and straight. With your right arm, hold your left earlobe. Maintain a right arm position over a left arm. Using your left arm, hold the right earlobe with your thumb and index finger. Your thumb should be in front of you. Completely exhale before lowering yourself to a sitting position. For two to three seconds, maintain this stance. As you slowly rise back up, breathe out. A cycle is thus finished. 10 to 15 times a day could be spent repeating this cycle.

Paschimottanasana

Steps: Perform Dandasana first. As you inhale, let all the air out of your stomach. Put your upper body on your lower body as you exhale and bend your hips forward. As you exhale, lower your arms and grip your big toes with your fingertips. Reach out with your nose and try to touch your knees as you continue to retain the position.

Padahasthasana

Steps: Inhale as you lift your hands and stand. Hold your breath for a minute or two, then simultaneously inhale and lean forward. Try not to bend your knees and bring your hands to your feet when performing this pose.

Padmasana

Bent your left knee and place it over your right thigh. Repeat the same with your left knee, then place your right knee on top of your left leg.

Kakasana

Steps: Start with Samasthithi.Your palms should be flat. Lean forward until your arms are bearing the weight of your body. Lift your feet as you strike a balance.

Reclined Butterfly Pose

Steps: With your bottom on the floor and the bolster’s edge at the small of your back, recline on it or a few firms, folded blankets or pillows. Lay back down the length of the support with your feet flat on the floor with the inner edges of your feet touching. Gently let your thighs open up such that the soles of your feet are in contact. Support the knees with a few blocks or some books if doing so puts too much strain on the inner thighs or pelvis.

Turn the palms upward and raise the arms away from the body. Release your shoulders, tuck your shoulder blades into your back, and allow your elbows to feel heavy. Feel the support that your body has, the space that opens in your heart, and the rise and fall of your breath.

Seated Meditation With Hands-On Heart

Get comfortable sitting down and cross your legs. Sit on a bolster or a block if your knees hurt or you notice that your back is curving and you’re compressing in the chest. Alternately, take a seat. Close your eyes and place one palm in the middle of your chest and the other on top. Relax your face, shoulders, and belly as you feel the base of your spine sinking and the crown of your head rising. Feel the breath wave extend across the collarbones as it moves from the belly to the chest.

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