Yoga Poses to Reduce Anxiety

Yoga as well as various breathing and meditation practices help to soothe body, mind and soul. Regular exercise can reduce or even eliminate everyday stress, there are even some yoga poses which can help you reduce anxiety.  

A regular yoga practice can calm the body and mind, helping to reduce and prevent excessive anxiety. We have gathered the best yoga poses to reduce anxiety and which can help you overcome your everyday stress. We have included a demonstration video for each exercise, but if you would like the help of a trained instructor you’ll surely find one in the best yoga studios in Budapest.

These Yoga Poses Can Help to Reduce Anxiety

Padangusthasana – Big Toe Pose

This pose not only has a beneficial effect on the nervous system but also strengthens the shoulders, torso and legs. It improves balance, massages internal organs and improves digestion and helps detoxify the body. Also recommended for beginners.

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Dhanurasana- Bow Pose

Those who regularly practice this pose will always be full of energy, zest for life, vitality. The arching pose has a beneficial effect on the spine, the internal organs, and can relieve rheumatic pain. By exercising this pose, you can also overcome problems with digestion. This pose is also especially recommended for diabetics, as it is also said to regulate pancreatic function.

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Matsyasana – Fish Pose

This pose has a stress relieving effect. As it dilates the ribs, it promotes deep breathing. It is effective for digestive problems, and due to the tilting of the head backwards, it has a beneficial effect on the neck muscles and throat.. Importantly, however, in the case of spinal hernia and more serious heart problems, practicing the pose is not recommended.

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Uttana Shishosana – Puppy Pose

This is one of the most popular yoga poses. It is also a recommended exercise for children because it is easy to do. It stretches the back, neck and shoulder muscles.

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Janu-sirsasana – Head to Knee Forward Bend

This is one of the best yoga poses to reduce anxiety. The pose is performed in a sitting position and is also a very recommended exercise for yoga beginners to stretch the hamstrings and work on flexibility. The head to knee pose calms the mind and helps direct attention downwards. It is said to have a beneficial effect on the internal organs, especially the liver, and can even help get rid of the deposited fat pads. In case of spinal hernia, sciatica, vertebral slippage, it is not recommended to practice the pose.

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We hope you find this article useful and incorporate these stress-relieving yoga poses into your everyday life. We wish everyone a pleasant and safe exercise!

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