4 Simple Yoga Poses for Anxiety and Depression

"Have you considered adding yoga to your self care routine? Learn 4 poses here that can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and maybe even depression.

As many physical benefits as yoga can have for your body, it was the promise and delivery of mental benefits that truly drew me to the practice and made me stay in the room. These yoga poses for anxiety and depression are simple, yet powerful tools to have in your toolbox.

As you can probably tell from the many yoga studios that have been popping up in your own community–yoga comes in many forms. While I do not claim to be an expert by any means, I have tried a couple of types of yoga and have reaped benefits from each kind of class I walked into. I tend to believe that choosing a type of yoga to commit to is a personal preference and that it has more to do with the vibe of the studio and instructor than it does the name given to the class itself. If you are planning on taking your first foray into the yoga world, take the time to visit a couple of yoga studios and trying the different class offerings before choosing your go to class and instructors.

So, back to those mental benefits. How exactly can the practice of yoga claim to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression? Is this too good to be true? Luckily for all of us, yoga really IS good for the body, mind, and soul. Here are 4 simple poses used in all types of yoga practiced that are actually proven to help alleviate our pesky anxiety and depression." ... read more

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