Primary_big.jpg (JPEG Image, 2000 × 1386 pixels) SunSalutation.jpg (JPEG Image, 694 × 537 pixels) - Scaled (97%) Yoga Poses to Relieve Pain, Calm Anxiety and More. 10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety. The mind, body and spirit are all connected and when a person suffers from mild depression or anxiety, the body is out of balance.
Yoga is a series of stretches that helps bring balance to the body; not just focusing on the body’s health, but also on the mind and spirit. Always consult a physician or counsellor if you are having ongoing feelings of depression or anxiety and before trying any new exercise program. 1. Begin with the Lotus position, sitting crossed legged with hands resting on the knees, palms up. The most important thing is to remember to breathe. To calm the rapid breathing often accompanying panic attacks, focus on your breathing at first, a five count in and a five count out, but let the breathing become natural. Let the breathing set the rhythm of the practice. 2. 3. 4. 5.
& 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Slowly wake up the body, wiggling the toes and fingers. Tapping into Purnam Yoga Flow Yoga Video.