Yoga positions to help stress

Berta Tarqui

This is the quarter dog pose.

Child pose: This is a simple yoga position that does not require too much straining. Have a mat placed on the ground and lay in a fetal position facing the ground. You can place your forehead on the ground or extend your arms out to hold yourself up. This can help relieve tension in your back and help you sleep better.

Half moon pose: This is an ideal pose for those who have anxiety or are feeling anxious about anything. Have your right leg straight and touch the ground with your right hand. Bring your left leg up and have your left hand directly in the air. Doing this position will enhance leg strength.

Corpse pose: When you are feeling overly stressed from school, work or personal life then this pose is for you. Lay down on a mat facing upwards. Start to breathe deeply and forget about everything. This a calming form and can help relieve any anxieties or help increase focus.

Quarter dog pose: This is similar to a downward dog pose but your forearms are used to hold you up. First stand up straight and bend down with your hands touching the ground. Switch from your hands to your forearms and hold. This is a good stretch to do to help ease shoulder pain.