Summary: Yoga is a powerful source for getting your health back on track. The holistic practice re-energizes the being while balancing the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga is truly amazing for the nervous system and with the read, learn about ten effective yoga asanas to stimulate the nervous system.
Yoga is a mystical science that has the ability to treat and balance the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. In the modern world, health is being destroyed in many ways – poor lifestyle habits, sedentary life, binge eating, etc. The most common one is stress, which plays a great host to many ailments. The majority of us today have an over active sympathetic nervous system or it can be said that we live in an almost constant state of fight and flight response.
The nervous system is the network of cells that transmit nerve impulses or signals to, from and between the parts of the body. While the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the increase in heart rate, cortisol levels, blood pressure, and muscle tension, the other branch, the parasympathetic nervous system, lowers the level of these issues and works on the rest and reflect mode.
The nervous system certainly affects the well-being of the body, mind, and emotions, and balance is important to maintain overall well-being. So, here we have ten effective yoga asanas to stimulate your nervous system.
Vrikshasana
A graceful pose, Vrikasana depicts the powerful stance of trees and lets you imbibe the characteristics of the same. The pose aids neuromuscular coordination and activates mental faculties. Stand upright on the mat, feet together, then fold the right leg at the knee and place the sole of the right foot on the inner thigh of the left leg. Bring your hands together overhead in Anjali Mudra, hold for a while, release and repeat on the other side.
Balasana
A restorative pose that relaxes, loosens and re-energizes the body while stimulating the nervous system. You need to sit on your knees, then lower your torso and sit on your heels, keeping your hips on them. Take your hands overhead and then fold the upper body from the hip joint. Keep the belly between the thighs, the forehead on the floor, the hands in front of you and stay in this posture for a while.
Halasana
This pose looks difficult, but it is really beneficial for the nervous system and its proper functioning. Lie on your back on the mat and lift your legs over your stomach. Keep your hands on your back for support. Continue to extend the legs as they fold over the head and hold the pose for 10-20 seconds.
Ardha Matsyendrasana
One of the best nervous system asanas that detoxifies the body, strengthens the immune system and massages the nervous system. Sit on the mat with your right leg crossed over your left thigh. Your right foot should touch the floor and then bend the left leg to touch the back. Now place your right hand on the floor and let your left elbow rest on your right knee. Hold the pose for 30 seconds, then release and repeat on the other side.
Adho Mukha Svanasana
This pose stimulates the nervous system and increases WBC production. So get on the mat on your four, then lift your hips and come to your feet, creating an inverted V shape. Make sure your hands are in line with your shoulders and your knees are in line with your feet. Keep your head between your arms and hold the pose for 20-30 seconds.
Supta Baddha Konasana
The pose stimulates the central nervous system and has therapeutic effects. Enter Baddha Konasana and begin to lower your back until it touches the floor. Let your crown touch the floor and hold the pose for 10-15 seconds.
Setu Badhasana Sarvangasana
The pose calms the nervous system and is great for spinal health. The pose connects the nerve cells of the parasympathetic nervous system. Lie down on the mat, cross your legs, place one hand on your back for support, then lift your back, hips and thighs off the mat and hold the pose for 30 seconds.
Viparita Karani Asana
The pose stimulates the neurons and removes toxins from the body. Lie down on the mat against the wall. Now place your hands under your hips, lift your legs and place them against the wall. Let your hips also touch the wall and hold the pose for 20 seconds.
Sarvangasana
This pose calms the brain, relieves stress and cures mild depression. Lie flat on the mat, place your hands on your back and lift your legs, hips and back slightly off the floor. Balance your body on your shoulders, don't strain your neck, and hold the pose for a while.
Savasana
End the session with the Corpse Pose, as it is designed to relax and restore energy. All you need to do is lie down on the mat and relax with your eyes closed, but don't sleep.
Yoga keeps you fit and healthy, and trying these amazing asanas for the nervous system will help you reap all the health benefits.
Author bio: Bipin Baloni is a passionate Yogi, Yoga Teacher and a Traveller in India. He organize 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh. Bipin Baloni conducts Yoga Teacher Training in India in different cities. He loves writing and reading books related to yoga, health, nature and the Himalayas.
Website: https://www.rishikulyogshala.org
