Bronwyn Dankworth
Does Yoga Help With Anxiety?
Yes! Yoga helps with anxiety and depression. Recent studies on yoga for anxiety and depression show that yoga works as a stress-reduction technique.
The Cat-Cow Stretch (Chakravakasana) is a yoga essential and for good reason. It involves moving the spine from a rounded position (flexion) to an arched one (extension). Each movement is done in conjunction with either an inhalation or exhalation of the breath, making this a simple vinyasa (linking breath to movement).
Bound Angle Pose/Cobbler's Pose, called Baddha Konasana in Sanskrit, works to open the deepest part of the hip muscles. It will gently stretch sore hips post-workout while improving postural and body awareness.
Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) is a classic pose from Hatha yoga. It gives the whole back of your body a good stretch, from your calves to your hamstrings (back of the thighs) to your spine.
The Setu Bandha Sarvangasana is one of the basic backbend poses which prepares the body to perform other advanced yoga poses or asanas. ... The Bridge Pose has a lot of scientific benefits compared to other yoga poses. It stretches your chest, neck and spine areas.
It is a deeply relaxing pose that calms the nervous system, which in turn, helps lower stress and anxiety. It helps to increase circulation and elevate the venous drainage, relieving tension or fatigue from the legs, feet and even the hips.
