Yoga For Anxiety: The Best Poses For Relief

By MEGAN SANTIAGO

“Meditation, visualization, and focusing on breathing can help with letting go of worry and fear. The overall practice of yoga can elicit the relaxation response, allowing both the body and mind to gain a sense of calm and ease.” Katharina Star, Ph.D. Counsellor Specialising in Anxiety.  

Keeping this into mind, this guide will express a short introduction to anxiety disorders and how yoga for anxiety can help you in killing anxiety in this adversity. So let’s get started…

It can be defined as a nostril breathing exercise that mainly strengthens our respiratory system. Pranayama is the practice of controlling the breath while working as an intermediate to connect your mind with breath.

Pranayama

This pose helps relieve stress, headache, and insomnia. Plus, it improves digestion too. Since it includes stretching it supports flexibility in hamstrings and calves.

Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)

This pose is loaded with great health benefits. If you’re in your early stage of depression or anxiety, it can help to dispel the symptoms of mild depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)

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