Yoga can help with anxiety by reducing stress hormones and helping people feel calm. It can also help people connect with their mind, body, and environment, and learn to control negative thoughts
Some yoga poses that may help with anxiety include:
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- Child’s pose (Balasana)
- Reclined pigeon pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)
- Humble warrior pose (Baddha Virabhadrasana)
- Triangle pose (Trikonasana)
- Pyramid pose (Parsvottanasana)
- Standing forward fold (Uttanasana)
- Side twist
- Tree pose (Vrksasana)
Here are some tips for practicing yoga for anxiety:
- Focus on your breath and being present in each pose.
- Notice the sensations in your body as you move into each pose.
- Allow yourself to feel and experience any emotions that arise.
- If your thoughts start to scatter, gently bring your mind back to your practice.
- Practicing one or two poses for a few minutes a day can have a big impact