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Yoga For Anxiety and Stress

Yoga For Anxiety and Stress

Few key pointers on the mental health benefits of Yoga.

The study on chronic stress has shown positive effects in decreased concentration, memory loss, fear, anger, and irritation.

People who indulge in Yoga asanas on regular basis have demonstrated a more steady approach to critical situations

Improved mood conditions, better sleep, a rush of energy throughout the day, positivity, and Reduced risk of depression.

Three Efficient Ways to Achieve Good Mental Health

Physical exercises

• Easy to implement exercises improve blood circulation in the boady and fuel brain and body cells with oxygen that prevents tragic deaths.

• Aerobic exercises increase cardiovascular strength, but weight training and Yoga have shown great results.

• “Surya Namaskar” is considered one of the best in terms of cardiovascular and full body weight training.

Breathing Exercises

• A study shows that Yoga constitutes multiple breathing exercises with different intensities of asanas, and one of the most popular ones is meditation and is mostly used for focus and concentration on breathing patterns.

• The asanas are Siddhasana, Matsya asana, Shavasana, etc. These asanas help in calming one’s neural activity by reducing unwanted thoughts that cloud our decision-making capabilities.

Diet • Eating is a daily activity in one’s life but eating the right food and in an appropriate amount is what changes the game! • Foods like grapefruit, seeds, and nuts are commonly known to people but people choose to ignore the fact that it’s for food that people workday and night.

Capabilities of a Mentally Healthy Person

• Flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to changes.

• Lives a balanced life by spending time wisely with family, office, and entertainment.

• People with good Mental Health possess the ability to maintain fulfilling relationships.

• The ability to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression (posttraumatic stress disorder) PTSD mentally is an indication of mentally healthy people.

Causes of Stress and Anxiety

• Work pressure overworked • Verbal, sexual, and physical trauma • Major emotional shock following a stressful or traumatic event • Family and relationship problems (it’s more common in all age groups) • Death or loss of a loved one

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