October 2, 2025
Yoga for Anxiety: Ancient Practice Meets Modern Neuroscience
Yoga offers comprehensive stress and anxiety relief by combining physical movement, breath control, and meditative awareness. Research consistently demonstrates yoga’s effectiveness—regular practice reduces cortisol, improves heart rate variability (a marker of stress resilience), and decreases anxiety symptoms. Understanding Yoga’s Impact on Anxiety Yoga works through multiple mechanisms: Essential Yoga Poses for Anxiety Relief You don’t need to master complex inversions or pretzel-like poses. These simple, accessible poses provide powerful anxiety relief. Child’s Pose (Balasana): This restorative pose creates a sense of safety while gently stretching the back. How to practice Child’s Pose (Balasana): Child’s Pose activates the parasympathetic nervous system
