How to Relax with Yoga during Stressful Study Moments

How to Relax with yoga during Stressful Study Moments

When feeling tired from studying, pushing yourself too hard often doesn't yield good results. Instead, it worsens fatigue and leads to poor memory. When you feel tired and struggle to concentrate, you can use simple yoga exercises to rejuvenate your body, boost your vitality, replenish oxygen for your brain, and make your mind more active, resulting in more efficient and effective learning.

Half Headstand Pose

Maintaining balance while in a semi-inverted position stimulates microcirculation in the body, enhancing metabolism. The Half Headstand Pose promotes blood circulation in the brain, replenishing oxygen supply and relieving emotional disturbances.

1. Kneel and keep the upper body upright

● Kneel on the Yoga Mat with your knees together, and place your hands on both sides of your body, keeping your upper body upright.

2. Bend forward until the top of the head touches the ground

● Lean your upper body forward, lower your head, and place the top of your head on the ground, supporting with your hands on the sides. Bend your ankles and keep your toes on the ground.

3. Lift the hips, forming a triangular shape

● Slowly straighten your legs, lift your hips, and form a triangular shape with your body. Maintain a stable balance.

4. Maintain balance and retract your hands

● Keep the body posture unchanged, raise your hands and clasp them behind your back. Lift your heels as much as possible and maintain smooth breathing. Hold for 30 seconds.

Bright Eyes Pose

There are many acupoints around the eyes. Frequent massages can relieve fatigue, brighten your eyes, and prevent the formation of dark circles and eye bags.

1. Rub your hands together and warm the area around the eyes

● Rub your hands together, close your eyes, and warm the area around your eyes with your palms.

2. Focus on the inner and outer corners of the eyes

● Gently press the area around the inner and outer corners of both eyes with your index fingers.

3. Gently massage the area around the eyes

● Gently press the area around the eyes with your index fingers.

Awakening Mind Pose

Extended periods of mental exertion can lead to nervous exhaustion. Timely scalp massage and tapping can promote blood circulation in the head, invigorate the mind, improve insomnia, and alleviate emotional stress.

1. Clench your fists, and press the temples with your thumbs

● Gently press the temples with your thumbs.

2. Tap the acupoints on the head

● Lower your head, and tap the acupoints on your head with your fingertips.

3. Gently massage the scalp

● Lower your head, and press your fingertips on your head.

Relaxing Shoulders Pose

Long hours of desk studying can easily cause shoulder and neck pain and stiffness. Stretching your shoulders and back by pulling with your hands behind your back can alleviate shoulder and neck problems, driving away soreness and stiffness, leaving you energized.

1. Sit on a chair, hands placed behind the head

● Sit on a chair with your hands crossed behind your head.

2. Tilt the head and neck backward, stretching tiredness

● Tilt your head backward to stretch your shoulders and back.

3. Pull the right elbow down, left elbow pointed upwards

● Keep your upper body straight, pull the right hand downward to the maximum, and point the left elbow upwards. After a moment, switch sides and repeat the movement.

Clear Nasal Passage Pose

There are many acupoints around the nose. Frequent massages can ensure smooth breathing, provide ample oxygen to the brain, enhance focus, and promote skin beauty.

1. Rub your hands together, and press the sides of the nose

● Rub your hands together, and use your index fingers to gently press the sides of the nose.

2. Point pressure massage around the cheekbones

● Use your index fingers to gently press around the cheekbones.

3. Massage both sides of the nose bridge

● Open your hands, and use your little fingers to gently press along both sides of the nose bridge.

4. Use the palms to massage the area between the eyes and nose

● Close your eyes, and use your palms to gently press the muscles between the eyes and nose.

By incorporating these yoga practices into your study routine, you can alleviate physical and mental stress, enhance focus, and promote overall well-being, making your study sessions more productive and enjoyable.