Child’s Pose This calming pose helps to soothe the brain and relieve stress and fatigue, making it beneficial for those suffering from anxiety and depression.
Standing Forward Bend By bending forward and letting your head hang, this pose helps relieve tension in your body and can help ease the mind, offering a feeling of release and letting go.
Downward-Facing Dog This well-known pose helps to calm the brain, relieve stress, and improve circulation to the brain, all of which can help alleviate symptoms of depression.
Bridge Pose Bridge pose can help reduce anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia. It opens up the chest, improving breathing and reducing stress.
Seated Forward Bend This forward bend encourages a powerful sense of turning inward, can be very soothing for the nervous system, and may aid in relieving stress and reducing anxiety.
Bound Angle Pose This seated pose helps open up the hips and can have a calming effect on the mind and nervous system, making it effective for stress and anxiety relief.
Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose This restorative pose allows for relaxation. By inverting the legs, it can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and ease symptoms of mild depression and anxiety.
Corpse Pose Shavasana is essential for concluding any yoga practice, including those focused on alleviating depression and anxiety. It allows the body to fully absorb the benefits of the practice, promoting deep relaxation and stress relief.