Yoga Poses for Anxiety

Anxiety is a state of psycho caused by two factors; personality and stress from routine life. Those who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder would have these symptoms;

1. Motor Tension

2. Autonomic Hyperactivity

3.Stress

Practicing yoga poses can relieve these anxiety symptoms. Yoga poses help normalize blood circulation and prepare body and mind for meditation. While exercising yoga asanas, you concentrate on the body movement coordinating with breathes, giving away stress.

In addition, practicing yogic breathing or pranayama helps you breathe slowly and deeply. Proper breathing soothes the nervous system; calms, steadies, and clears the mind which increases the ability to deal with complex situations without suffering from stress.

1. Yoga Child Pose(Balasana)

Yoga Child Pose is a relaxation pose which is done to normalize the circulation after performing reverse yoga poses. In this pose you can stretch your back muscle, relieving back and neck pains. It calms the brain and relieves stress and fatigue.

2. Yoga Turtle Pose Kurmasana)

Yoga Turtle Pose draws the focus of the mind inward and promotes surrender, inner security and tranquility.

3. Yoga Rabbit Pose (Sasangasana)

This pose helps bring blood to your brain which helps refresh the brain and helps to reduce mental fatigue.

4. Crocodile Pose(Makarasana)

Yoga Crocodile Pose resembles a crocodile resting in the ocean. It is good for relaxation. This pose can be performed before or after Cobra Pose. It promotes sleep, regulates blood pressure and reduces anxiety.

5. Corpse Yoga Pose(Savasana)

Corpse Yoga Pose is usually performed at the end of yoga session. It allows the body to relax; relieves fatigue and tension. The pose helps your mind relaxed and stable, preparing you for meditation.

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