A Simple Yet Powerful Yoga Pose for Anxiety

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a helpful yoga pose for those of us dealing with anxiety: Balasana, or Child's Pose. It's a gentle and calming posture that can help reduce stress and bring a sense of peace.

How to do Balasana:

1. Start by kneeling on the floor with your knees apart and your big toes touching behind you.
2. Slowly lower your torso toward the floor, bringing your forehead to the mat or a cushion.
3. Stretch your arms forward on the mat, or rest them alongside your body if that feels better.
4. Breathe deeply and relax into the pose, letting go of any tension with each breath.

Benefits of Balasana:

• Calms the mind: It’s a great way to quiet the mind and release built-up stress.
• Relieves tension: Helps to release tension in the back, neck, and shoulders, which is especially beneficial when anxiety leads to physical tightness.
• Promotes relaxation: The gentle forward fold stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, encouraging relaxation.
• Improves focus: It helps ground you in the present moment, which is so important when managing anxiety.

Important Notes:

• Pregnant women and individuals with knee joint pain or heart conditions should avoid this pose or consult a doctor before trying it.
• It’s important to listen to your body and modify the pose if necessary.

I find that incorporating poses like this into my routine can really help soothe my nerves when anxiety feels overwhelming. Have any of you tried Balasana before? How did it make you feel?

Take care,
Mya