How can we use Yoga to remedy anger?

Yoga is one of the finest methods to alter the situation, as it helps control the anger at a great degree. Since the over secretion of adrenal hormones is the cause of anger, it is important to use asanas which control the gland. In order to calm the nerves and the mind, it would be affective to use dynamic asanas such as the Prayanama to achieve that. This can be used to protect the system from damage when stress hormones are released into the bloodstream because of anger. Meditation is also an effective technique to further control the mind. It is also tremendously effective when words which are the opposite of anger are used repetitively such as shanti, cool, peace or calm.

There are several techniques and yoga poses which can be used to take control of one’s anger. The most beneficial asana would be the Shashankasana.

Method of performing the Shashankasana:

• Position yourself in Vajransana
• Raise yours arms while inhaling
• While exhaling, bend forward bringing your forehead and your arms to the ground and touch them.
• Breathe normally

The intensity of one’s anger determines how long the person should perform the asana. People who display intense rage for long period of time can go as long as half an hour. Children need to only do it for about 5 minutes.

There are other helpful practices such as:

1. Shambhavi Mudra

• First position yourself by sitting straight in a meditative posture suchas the Vajrasana
• Shut your eyes
• Start relaxing your body
• Open your eyes and look up
• Focus your gaze are the central point between your eyebrows. If positioned correctly, this part forms a wide angled “V”.
• Continue to stare at the tip of the angle for a few seconds and close your eyes.
• Repeat this entire process for three more rounds.

2. Bhoochari Mudra

• Sit up straight in Padmasana and place your left hand on your left knee in Gyana Mudra.
• Close your eyes and relax yourself.
• Open your eyes and lift your right hand to your face, pointing your palm down and the elbow out.
• Place the nail of your thumb under your nose and stare into the tip of the little finger witout blinking.
• After a minute, remove your hand from the position and continue to stare into the same point where the tip of the little finger used to be as long as you can.
• Continue to practice this asana for four to five minutes.
• Your breathing should be t a normal pace

3. Paschimottanasana

• Sit down and extend your legs in front of you.
• While inhaling, raise your arms straight above your head.
• While exhaling, bend forward and try to touch and hold your toes without bending your knees.
• Try to bring your head down to a comfortable position
• Keep your breathing at a normal pace.
• Start this asana with five breaths and continue to slowly increase the number of breaths to twenty as you repeat the technique.