LexiYoga's video: 6 Yoga Poses for Anxiety

6 for - Anxiety is described as a feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty and powerlessness. Usually the root cause of anxiety is a combination of physical and environmental factors. Some of the symptoms are -- accelerated heart rate, pressure in the chest, rapid breathing, nausea, heartburn, shakiness, sweating, rapid speech, and impatience. Yoga involves slow movements and breathing techniques, which are opposite to the symptoms and characteristics of anxiety and our reaction to it. The practice of yoga can develop a stronger and peaceful state of mind and improve self-awareness. This helps to overcome fears and can prevent the dangers of anxiety. CAT POSE -- Bidalasana Is a rejuvenating pose that relieves stress and anxiety after a long day. It is great to practice before bedtime, as it can help with any sleeping problems or insomnia, as it reduces tension build up in the body and promotes deep relaxation. It also facilitates deep breathing, therefore enhances oxygen throughout the body's tissues. DOWNWARD DOG -- Adho Mukha Svanasana Strengthens the immune system and improves digestion. It keeps your mind and body well balanced. By practicing this pose, you will enjoy the calming effects of the mind and spirit. It's no wonder this pose is so commonly used in yoga classes frequently. CHILD'S POSE -- Balasana Helps you relax and calms the brain, which clears your mind of negative thought. It also keeps you grounded and takes away that "stressed-out" fatigued feeling. Child's pose has many great benefits to the mind and body. Your head is lower than your heart, therefore you receive circulation in your head. SUPINE TWIST -- Supta Matsyendrasana Stretches the back muscles and spine. It stimulates the kidneys, abdominal organs, bladder and intestines. It's a restorative pose that releases stress and anxiety. Yoga postures maintain a healthy nervous system. The hormonal reactions in the blood are neutralized by determined and forceful self-restraint. SHOULDER STAND -- Salamba Sarvangasana Improves blood flow to the brain, as with other inversions. It stimulates the digestive, nervous, hormonal and endocrine systems of the body. It increases circulation bringing fresh blood and nutrients to the upper regions of the body. The thyroid gland gets stimulated, therefore it's function is drastically improved. Having an under active thyroid gland can be linked with depression. This gland can also become overactive, and symptoms of this can be sweating, shaking and anxiety. With regular practice or shoulder stand, your outlook on life will be improved. FISH POSE -- Matsyasana Opens the lungs, heart, back and abdomen. It provides extra oxygen into the lungs. Deep breathing is encouraged to enhance the pose, as it releases tensions and promotes relaxation. Shortness of breath and rapid heartbeats are soothed by steady but gradual supply of oxygen and reduction in circulation with yoga, which calms you down. Anxiety is a bi-product of prana imbalance, and deep yoga breathing is designed to bring more prana into the body. Website - http://www.lexiyoga.com Twitter - http://twitter.com/lexiyoga Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/LexiYoga/188241698251?v=wall YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/lexiyoga Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/lexiyoga/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/lexiyogatoronto