India, Aug. 16 -- A headstand may look like the ultimate test of strength, balance and control, but some of the most meaningful challenges in yoga have nothing to do with getting upside down. In a world that constantly encourages you to stay busy, check your phone and move on to the next task, simply being still can feel surprisingly difficult.

These small practices can ask more of you mentally and emotionally than a physically demanding pose. They encourage you to slow down, notice what is happening within you and become comfortable with moments that you cannot easily control.

Five minutes can feel surprisingly long when you are used to filling every quiet moment with a screen. The moment you feel bored or restless, your instinct may b...