It may be half term and a long bank holiday weekend, but many young students, including my own daughter will be stressing over exams as they prepare for final A-levels when they return to school in early June.
My 18-year old had been hunched over the table all day, mentally exhausted and feeling completely stiff! At 8pm this evening I asked her to move away from her books and join me on the mat.
We did a few rounds of Sun Salutation and worked through a series of standing/balancing postures which required much focus and concentration on her part. Moving into inversions towards the end of our practice, allowing oxygen to flow to the brain and the heart to rest as gravity aids venous return (flow of de-oxygenated blood back to the heart) my daughter felt suitably calmer and re-energised.
It is always advisable to seal the practice with a final relaxation (at least 5 minutes) and a pranayama exercise to enable the mind to connect with the body, instilling a sense of inner calm and overall contentment.
I wish all students taking A-levels exams the very best and wish you every success for the future.
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