Yoga for Anxiety: Calming Techniques for a Peaceful Mind,
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Yoga for Anxiety: Calming Techniques for a Peaceful Mind
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but yoga offers a natural way to calm your mind and body. By combining mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation, these techniques help reduce stress and promote inner peace. Let’s explore simple yet powerful yoga practices you can try today.
Yoga Poses to Relieve Anxiety
- Child’s Pose (Balasana): Kneel, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms forward. Breathe deeply to release tension.
- Legs-Up-the-Wall (Viparita Karani): Lie on your back with legs vertical against a wall. Relax for 5-10 minutes.
- Cat-Cow Stretch: Flow between arching and rounding your spine to ease physical and mental stress.
- Corpse Pose (Savasana): Lie flat, focus on slow breathing, and let go of anxious thoughts.
Breathing Techniques for Instant Calm
4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Repeat 4 times.
Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana): Close one nostril, inhale through the other, then switch. Balances the nervous system.
Creating a Routine That Works
Start with 10-15 minutes daily. Combine 2-3 poses with breathwork. Consistency matters more than duration—even a short practice can reset your mindset.
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