Bhishma Pitamah in Mahabharat made only one mistake in his life i.e. not being aggressive when Dropadi was abused which gave him the bed of arrows and when died whereas Jatayu in Ramayan did one good thing in his life was tried to save Sita, which gave him the lap of supreme soul when died.

It is utmost important to learn when to be aggressive and when not. As the morning
mist covers the sunlight, Anger clouds the Intellect and people are more likely to
make mistakes and regret later when clouds disappear.

In chapter 6 verse 63 Shrimad Bhagvatgeeta says;
क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोह: सम्मोहात्स्मृतितवभ्रम: |
स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति || 63||
krodhād bhavati sammohaḥ sammohāt smṛiti-vibhramaḥ
smṛiti-bhranśhād buddhi-nāśho buddhi-nāśhāt praṇaśhyati

From anger delusion arises and from delusion bewilderment of memory. The person then
forgets what is right and what is wrong, and flows along with the surge of emotions. The
downward descent continues from there, and bewilderment of memory results in destruction
of the intellect. And since the intellect is the internal guide, when it gets destroyed, one is
ruined.
The Aggressive behavior leads nowhere and is just a home for various physical and
mental disorders known as Adhi and Vyadhi in Yogic texts.
There are various yoga practice that helps to cope up with aggressive behavior. In
this article we are going to learn some of them to calm down your mind and create
a state of peace in your life.

BREATH IS THE KEY
Your breath owns your emotions and your emotions owns your breath. If you know
how to control your breath, you know how to be calm and quite and tackle the
situation. There are two things to be practiced most importantly when you are willing
to change this aggressive lifestyle:
 Being aware when anger hits.
 Practicing pranayama daily to have good mental health.

1. Being aware when anger hits
Let us start small by just being aware, but aware of what? of your breath, as when
you feel angry or anxious or stressed right away start observing your breath and feel
the pattern you are breathing in ; change the pattern if the breath is uneven or fast
make it slow by taking 10-15 deep breaths and Boom, your emotions are in control
and you are nomore an angry bird and are more responsive than before, you can now
opt for correct decisions and thus inviting abundance of happiness. Start practicing
this, hold on to take deep breaths whenever negative emotions trigger.

2. Practicing pranayama daily to maintain good mental health
Pranayama practice on a regular basis can help you a lot in this journey, one of the
best practice can be Anulom Vilom Pranayama. Anulom Vilom also known as
alternate nostril breathing, is been scientifically proven to activate the
parasympathetic nervous system and thus giving a calm and peaceful mind. To
practice anulom vilom:

 Adopt a comfortable pose either with crossed legs, or padmasana or even can
sit on chair.
 Now take your right hand make the Pranav mudra i.e. roll first two fingers
and put at the root of thumb, use your thumb and last two fingers for the
pranayama.
 Exhale out the breath now close your right nostril with thumb, inhale through
left nostril, close your left nostril with last two fingers and exhale through
right nostril .
 Again inhale through right nostril and exhale through left, this completes one
round.
 Repeat the process atleast for 30 rounds at a time.
Anulom vilom gives incredible results, highly recommended to practice in morning
in an open environment.
“when we can lay down our fear and anger and choose response over aggression ,
we welcome prosperity, happiness and peace in our lives.

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So, here are 10 easy yoga asanas for daily workouts and their benefits:

1. SUKHASANA (THE EASY SITTING POSE): The Sukhasana is very easy to perform for people of all ages.

BENEFITS:

(a) It helps to reduce stress and anxiety.

(b) It improves focus and helps in being attentive.

(c) It strengthens the back muscles and improves body posture.

(d) It’s a relaxation therapy.

(e) It lengthens the spine and back muscles

2. CHAKRAVAKASANA (CAT-COW POISE): Chakravakasana may be done as a part of a warm up sequence, a relaxation sequence, or as an exercise to prevent back pain.

BENEFITS:

(a) Sorts out weakness in upper body

(b) Treats lower back pain

(c) Provides relief from stress

(d) Arthritis or stiffness of the hips and spine

(e) Improves breathing capacity

3. VRKSHASANA (THE TREE POSE): Vrkshasana is a Sanskrit term that combines the words Vriksha and Asana. Vriksha stands for tree, while Asana stands for posture.

BENEFITS:

(a) It strengthens the legs, and opens the hips

(b) It improves your neuromuscular coordination

(c) It helps with balance and increases the power of toleration

(d) It improves alertness and concentration

(e) It may help those who suffer from sciatica (nerve pain in the leg)

4. ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA (DOWNWARD FACING DOG POSE): Adho Mukha Svanasana is a resting inversion pose that builds upper body strength and increases flexibility.

BENEFITS:

(a) Strengthening of the bones and, thus preventing osteoporosis.

(b) Improved flexibility through the hips, back, arms and legs.

(c) Strengthening of the wrists, arms, legs and shoulders.

(d) Straightening and lengthening of the spine.

(e) Stress relief, insomnia and headaches by improved blood flow.

5. BALASANA (CHILD’S POSE): Balasasna is a great way to take a break and relax during your yoga practice, or anytime you feel tired. While bowing one’s forehead to the floor can often indicate surrender or weakness in the West, it is a dignified act of humility.

BENEFITS:

(a) Helps alleviate stress and anxiety

(b) Flexes the body’s internal organs and keeps them supple

(c) It stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments in the knee

(d) It gently stretches the hips, thighs and ankles

(e) Encourages strong and steady breathing

(f) Normalizes circulation throughout the body.

6. EK PADA RAJAKAPOTASANA (THE PIGEON POSE): Ek Pada Rajakapotasana is a strong hip opener that improves flexibility throughout the body and prepares the yogi for more challenging poses in the king pigeon series.

BENEFITS:

(a) Opens the hip joint

(b) Helps with urinary disorder

(c) Stimulates the internal organs

(d) Increases hip flexibility

(e) Improves posture, alignment, and overall suppleness

(f) Diminishes lower back pain and stiffness.

7. TADASANA (MOUNTAIN POSE): Tadasana centers your body and mind, which helps create a calm sense of inner peace. Standing in strong, steady, and centered in Tadasana helps to improve posture, alignment, and balance.

BENEFITS:

(a) Stimulates the Muladhara Chakra and therefore balances the functioning of large intestines and adrenals

(b) Increases strength, power and mobility in your feet, ankle, thigh and hips

(c) Strengthens the tendons and the ligaments of the feet (helping to reduce the effects of flat feet)

(d) Improves harmony between the right and lewft side of your body

(e) Activates and rejuvenates your entire body

(f) Improves overall posture.

8. VIPARITA KARINI (LEG UP THE WALL POSE): Viparita Karini is a restorative yoga posture that allows the mind and body to relax, relieving stress and tension. It is one of the most approachable yoga poses as it doesn’t require much flexibility or strength. Even though it is a passive pose, its benefits are amazing.

BENEFITS:

(a) Regulates blood flow

(b) Alleviates menstrual cramps

(c) Improves digestion

(d) Restores tired feet or legs

(e) Relieves swollen ankles and varicose veins.

9. VIRABHADRASANA 1 (WARRIOR 1): Virabhadrasana 1 is a standing yoga pose that helps build focus, power and stability.

BENEFITS:

(a) Strengthens your shoulders, arms, legs, ankles and back

(b) Opens yours hips, chest and lungs

(c) Improves focus, balance and stability

(d) Encourages good circulation and respiration

(e) Stretches your arms, legs, shoulders, neck, belly, groins and ankles

(f) Energizes the entire body.

10. VIRABHADRASANA 1 (WARRIOR 1): Virabhadrasana 1 is a standing yoga pose that helps build focus, power and stability.

BENEFITS:

(a) Strengthens your shoulders, arms, legs, ankles and back.

(b) Opens yours hips, chest and lungs.

(c) Improves focus, balance and stability.

(d) Encourages good circulation and respiration.

(e) Stretches your arms, legs, shoulders, neck, belly, groins and ankles.

(f) Energizes the entire body.

Inputs by- Rashee

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