​THESE 7 yoga poses can improve your mental health

To create awareness around Yoga and to mark its importance in the overall well-being of human beings, International Yoga Day is observed on June 21 every year. This year the world will come together to observe the ninth yoga day. The proposal for establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly. Yoga ensures physical as well as mental wellness. Here are seven yoga poses that are believed to have a positive impact on the mental health of individuals.

The child's pose is excellent for your mental health. It calms the nerves and is easy to do also. In this yoga you need to relax your mind and body completely and bend your body to the ground resting the abdomen on the thighs.

As the name suggests, this yoga asana induces happiness and create the perfect ambiance for a relaxed mind. You have to sit in lotus position and meditate. Hold this position for as long as you can while the anxiety, distress and stress flows out of your body.

The crane pose or bakasana is a mind relaxing pose. In this you have to engage your mind and concentrate on holding the crane pose by putting the entire pressure of your body on your arms. You have to lift your lower body upwards while keeping the upper body down.

Another yoga asana that pumps up your energy level is the Paschimottanasana. In this you have to pull your body forward towards your knees and rest it firmly while your abdomen is rested on the thighs. Hold this position for 20 seconds.

The wheel pose might seem difficult to do, but it is one of the most relaxing yoga asanas as they involve lots of muscles together. Lay on your back and gradually lift your body upwards like a wheel. Keep your palm and feet firmly on the ground.

The bow pose, dhanurasana involves concentration. You need to be extremely focused while doing this yoga. Lie on your stomach and slowly move your hands and legs. Hold your toes with your fingers forming a bow. Hold this position for 20 seconds.

The shoulder stand yoga asana improves blood circulation to the brain. You have to be extremely careful while doing this. You have to lie on your back and slowly lift your lower body. Use your hands to support the upward movement. Lift your body till the neck and rest your entire body's weight on it.

​Yoga asanas recommended by Shilpa Shetty Kundra​