Yoga for anxiety & stress relief
How do I de-stress?
Our issues live in our tissues. Stress and anxiety have become our “status quo” way of being. Whether it’s work pressure, personal challenges, or everyday worries, finding effective ways to de-stress is essential for maintaining overall physical and mental well-being. One of the most effective and holistic methods for stress management is Therapeutic Yoga for stress relief. The practice calms the mind and resets the nervous system, helping you to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
In this blogpost, I’ll detail exactly how my RESET method of therapeutic yoga can be a powerful tool for stress relief, and how you can incorporate simple practices into your day, to calm the anxious mind and feel more relaxed overall.
Why Choose Yoga for Stress Relief?
Yoga is so much more than just physical postures; it’s a practice that integrates breathwork, movement, visualization, intention setting, mantras, mindfulness, and many other yogic practices, to bring the body and mind into balance.
Studies have shown that therapeutic yoga can:
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Lower the stress hormone called cortisol
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Improve your mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
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Activate the parasympathetic nervous system allowing you to feel more relaxed
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Decrease the tension that you’re holding onto, in the body and the mind
Therapeutic Yoga vs. “regular” yoga
Unlike many mainstream fitness-based yoga classes, therapeutic yoga will tailor a practice specific to your symptoms or concerns. We listen to what your body is telling us, and we offer you practices that will specifically target your nervous system and your symptoms. For some clients, it’s migraines, for others, digestive issues, physical pain, panic attacks, or a myriad of other symptoms. Therefore, one practice does not fit all!
Best Yoga Poses for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Here are a few effective poses that can help decrease symptoms of stress:
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Child’s Pose – A gentle forward bend that soothes the nervous system.
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Legs-Up-The-Wall – Helps with circulation and deep relaxation.
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Cat-Cow Stretch – Relieves tension in the spine and promotes breath awareness.
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Seated Forward Bend – Encourages deep relaxation and releases lower back tension.
Breathwork & Meditation for Stress Relief
In addition to yoga poses, techniques such as deep diaphragmatic breathing, alternate nostril breathing and mindfulness meditation are proven to lower stress levels and promote your natural state of calm and peace.
How to Incorporate Yoga into Your Daily Routine
You don’t need a lot of time! You can incorporate yoga into your morning routine by simply taking 5-10 minutes in the morning to do some gentle stretches and deep breathing.
During the work day, you can practice just a few moments of mindfulness to ground yourself, bring yourself out of your stressful work environment, and back into the present moment. This will help you release the tension that you’re holding onto (sometimes unconsciously).
In the evenings, you can practice a few restorative poses to relax your body and prepare it for a good nights sleep.
How is Yoga with Dorit different from other yoga classes?
As I said in my opening words above, our issues live in our tissues. When I share a yoga practice, I’m not looking to share a physical experience with you (though you will feel better physically!). My ultimate goal is to calm the anxious mind. We’re all holding onto a lot of “baggage” that may not be ours to hold onto and we need tools and practices that will help us to let go.
If you’re asking yourself “How do I de-stress”?
Book a call with me to discuss incorporating Therapeutic Yoga for anxiety into your life.
I offer powerful, natural and effective practices to calm your mind, strengthen your body, and uplift your spirit overall.
I offer receipts for insurance purposes, under the ANQ.