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Stress-Reducing Exercises from the Health Center at Hudson Yards

The Health Center's physical therapist demonstrates moves for body and soul

After a few weeks of staying indoors, our bodies are itching to move—if not just run away—says The Health Center at Hudson Yards physical therapist Shraddha Bhatia, PT, DPT. Now more than ever, we have to take care of ourselves physically and mentally. And Bhatia has just the thing for both. Below, and on the Health Center’s website, she demonstrates several poses that will soothe body and soul.

For the relief of fatigue and anxiety 

And to stretch hips, back and knees, try the Balasana, or Child's Pose

For Calmness through breathing 

Among strengthening the back and shoulders, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, or Upward-Facing Dog Pose, offers other benefits including stimulating the abdomen, calming through breathing and relieving menstrual cramps.

TO AID INDIGESTION  

The Ardha Matsyendrasna or half spinal twist pose improves spinal and hip flexibility while aiding relief to constipation and indigestion.

To Soothe Headaches and Anxiety

The Paschimottasana, or seated forward bend also stretches spinal musculature to soothe headaches and stimulates abdominal organs to aid digestion. 

To Improve Focus and Concentration 

Vajrasana, or thunderbolt pose also relieves indigestion, stomach acidity and constipation as well as joint pain. The best time to do it is immediately after meals.

For Relief of Tension Headaches

The Prasarita Padottanasana, or wide-legged forward bend stretches spinal and lower body musculature. It also helps to relieve insomnia and reduces stress and anxiety.

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