Five poses will help you beat the winter blues, aid in depression and mood swings

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Trikonasana makes the body flexible and improves balance. It helps in reducing stress and anxiety. Apart from this, it increases blood circulation in the body , which makes you feel more energetic.

Shavasana (Corpse Pose

Shavasana is a relaxing posture. It helps in reducing stress and relaxing the body. By doing this asana, you will feel mentally calm and stress-free.

Udgeetha Pranayam

Udgith Pranayama is a breathing technique. Doing this calms the mind and reduces stress. It also helps in improving sleep. Insomnia is often a problem in winters, Udgith Pranayama helps in dealing with this problem.

• To avoid winter blues, you can do these things along with yoga-

• Sit in the sun- Sitting in the sun for some time every day increases the level of Vitamin D in the body, which helps in improving the mood.
• Take a healthy diet- Eating fruits, vegetables and nuts will strengthen your immune system and you will fall sick less often.
• Get enough sleep- It is very important to get 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
• Do physical activity- Apart from yoga, you can also do other physical activities like walking, running or swimming.

Get involved in social activities – spend time with friends and family.

When should one contact a doctor?

If the winter blues are bothering you a lot and you are not getting relief from the remedies mentioned above, then you should contact a doctor.