Anger is nothing but energy which is unable to flow in the right direction. This blocked, restricted, suppressed energy finds unnatural ways of venting itself and creates violent and ugly situations in life. Today, it is almost a disease as most of us live with tremendous frustration trapped within. Imagine your natural energy put into a pressure cooker, which, someday will definitely explode. To avoid this, you either need to keep releasing this energy little by little or not bottle it up in the first place.

Over the next few days we will work on practices that help us to release this energy. Today we will focus on some simple movements to release the energy physically and return to a peaceful state.

Caution: These asanas should not be practiced by those with high blood pressure, heart diseases or hernia. Those with acute back conditions should be cautious and discontinue if the condition is aggravated.

STEP 1

•   Stand straight, with your feet placed together and palms joined in front of your chest

•   Breathe normally.

STEP 2

•   Inhale, keep your palms together, straighten your arms and bend back, stretching your arms over your head.

STEP 3

•   Exhale and bend forward

•   Place your palms on the floor and your head on your knees

•   Inhale as you raise your arms and upper body and bend back, as in Step 2.

STEP 4

•   Repeat steps two to four 10-15 times

•   Movements should be dynamic and vigorous.

EXERCISE 2

STEP 1

•   Lie on your stomach, legs straight, feet together and arms by your side

•   Place your palms by your chest and tuck your elbows in.

STEP 2

•   Inhale and raise your upper body up till your navel

•   Then straighten your arms, raise your torso, as shown, tuck your toes in and look up.

STEP 3

•   Exhale, push your body weight back with the help of your arms and raise your hips

•   Tuck your chin towards the chest and look at your navel

•   Keep your heels flat on the floor

•   Inhale, raise your head and upper body and drop the hips and legs (as done in Step 1).

STEP 4

•   Exhale and repeat Step 2

•   Repeat steps two and three 10-15 times

•   Movements should be dynamic and vigorous.