Are your tight hips stress-related? Try these three yoga poses that will stretch your muscles and help you feel calmer

A man lies on his back performing butterfly pose. His knees are bent, feet touching, arms splayed out by his sides.

If you’ve ever found yourself needing the bathroom more when you’re nervous or experiencing dry mouth when you’ve had a shock, you’re not imagining things—emotions can have a big impact on your body.

Stress can cause some particularly nasty symptoms such as muscle tension.