3 Yoga Moves That Make You Less Grumpy

Yoga may be the most effective OTC happy pill around: Aside from slashing stress, it also boosts your levels of gamma aminobutyric acid, a chemical linked to improved mood. Feeling crabby? Try these simple yoga exercises from Sheri Celentano, co--creative director of Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in New York City.
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Downward-facing dog

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Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders, palms pressing evenly into the floor. Tuck your toes under and lift your knees off the floor as you straighten your legs, as shown. Hold for three to five breaths.
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Forearm plank

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Start on all fours, then lower onto your forearms and slowly step your feet out behind you, as shown, and tuck your tailbone slightly. (If this is too difficult, drop to your knees.) Pull your abs in tight, and hold for three to five breaths.
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Legs up on the wall

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Get yourself into this position with a folded blanket under your butt and lower back, as shown. Hang out here for up to 10 minutes, or whatever you have time for. Then breathe a happy sigh of relief!
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