4 yoga poses to beat a bad mood

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^{You might want to indulge in mood-lifting foods after a bad day at work, instead try these yoga poses to lift your spirits.}

^{1. Wheel pose: Often when you're in a bad mood, you just need to take deep breaths to supply enough oxygen to your body. This pose involves bending backwards, that can energise you. Lie flat on the ground and bend your knees. Place your palms on the floor behind your head. Now, putting pressure on your feet and palms, lift your lower and upper body to form a semi-circular wheel.}

^{2. Headstand: This pose flips a switch in the brain, letting the blood flow in to the head. Lie on your stomach with your elbows next to your head, touching the floor. Slowly curl up and lift your back and feet off the ground. Shift the weight to your elbows and your crown, until you are perpendicular to the ground. Take support of the wall for balance.}

^{3. Crow pose: This pose can help you gain confidence and break your pattern of negative thinking. Squat in a frog pose and then bend forward, placing your palms on the floor. Place your knees on the back of your upper arms and lift your feet off the floor, shifting pressure on your palms.}

^{4. Forward bend: This pose will stretch your body muscles, relaxing you. Stand with your feet wide apart. Inhale and stretch your arms overhead. Exhale as you bend forward from your hips. Bend a little at your knees, if need be, and try touching your heels with your palms.}

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