Yoga for Well-being: Stress Relief & Back Care
I’m Gowri. I use yoga to help manage the real stuff—like stress, back pain, and those restless nights. Here are some simple, mindful sequences to help you find balance in your day.
Feeling anxious? This video demonstrates three grounding asanas, including Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), to help calm your nervous system and feel safe in your body again.
If you have back pain, these three asanas can bring relief. I demonstrate Uttana Shishonasana (Puppy Pose), Sphinx Pose, and a gentle Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Twist) to release tension.
For those who sit for long hours, back pain is a common struggle. This video offers five simple poses, including Marjariasana (Cat-Cow) and Pavanamuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose), to ease that ache.
Struggling to wind down at night? Here are three asanas for better sleep. I show how poses like Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle) can signal your body it's time to rest.
If you feel bloated or sluggish, yoga can help. This video demonstrates three asanas for better digestion, such as Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Twist), to stimulate your digestive organs.
Never skip your post-workout stretch. I demonstrate three essential yoga-inspired cool-downs, including a dynamic low lunge to half split, to prevent soreness and improve recovery.
Need an energy boost in the morning? This video shows three asanas to energize your day, including Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) and Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose).
About this collection
You don't need to be flexible or perfect to start seeing results. My approach focuses on small, consistent movements that address specific issues—like tight shoulders from sitting at a desk or the mental clutter of a long day—rather than complex gymnastics. If you feel like your body is holding onto stress, let's work on releasing it together, one breath at a time.
Yoga isn't just about poses; it's a way to quiet the noise. My teaching, rooted in a Hatha-Vinyasa blend, focuses on functionality. We work with where your body is today, not where you think it should be.
Addressing Common Struggles
- Back Pain: Desk work causes specific tightness. We target this with poses like Marjariasana (Cat-Cow) and Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Twist) to improve spinal mobility and ease that nagging lower back ache.
- Anxiety & Sleep: It’s about shifting the parasympathetic nervous system into rest-and-digest mode. Grounding poses like Viparita Karani (Legs up the wall) signal your body it's safe to power down.
- Digestion: Simple twists help stimulate gut motility, which is great for those days when you feel sluggish.
I keep things practical. No ego, no pressure. Whether you're in Malleshwaram or joining online, we focus on what makes you feel better.
Gowri
I’m Gowri, and I teach from my rooftop studio in Malleshwaram. I’m not here to judge your pose—I’m here to help you use yoga to handle life’s stressors, just like I did for my own anxiety.
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