Yoga & Pranayama to Manage Stress, Anxiety and Depression

The modern hectic lifestyle is making many victims to stress, anxiety and depression. When constant fear about something persists in the mind, it takes form of anxiety and can often lead to depression. Yoga and Pranayama is considered as effective treatment options for these conditions. When regular practice of yoga helps one stay calm and relaxed, breathing right with Pranayama relieves the mind from unnecessary clutter of thoughts that give rise to anxiety.



Yoga poses to manage anxiety

Yoga stretches the body along with stimulating different hormones. The stretch relaxes the body and calms the mind, while the hormones help heal the nervous system. When stretching the body, Yoga also promotes the release of trapped tension between the muscles.

Here are some yoga asanas recommended for relieving stress and tension while also eliminating negativity from the system.

• Setu Bandhasana – It ensures enhanced blood circulation throughout the body. The asana stretches the back which helps calm the mind and reduces stress. Beneficial for fighting insomnia, the asana is good for managing anxiety issues.

• Paschimottanasana – The seated forward bend help stretch almost every part of the body while also being relaxing. Indulging in the asana, helps calm down and relieve worry from the body.

• Marjariasana – The asana completely flexes the spine and when combined with breathing, it is beneficial for stress release. It also has great healing, calming and relaxing benefits as it makes the body more flexible while also improving the circulation.

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