Do you struggle with mild to severe anxiety that interferes with your daily activities? Many people have skepticism about prescription medications to treat the condition. The good news is you have other options! Many natural remedies work to reduce the anxiety you experience on an everyday basis – one of which is yoga.
A background on anxiety
Anxiety is a mental health disorder that over 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with. The disorder is characterized by feelings of worry, distress, and intrusive thought that interfere with everyday life. Rapid heart rate, fatigue, sweating, and heavy breathing are common symptoms of those who struggle with anxiety. While there are medications to treat the disorder, many opt to take a more natural approach to lessen anxiety’s impact on their daily lives. Yoga is just one way many people have found to be an effective treatment method for anxiety.
Here’s why you should use yoga as an adjunct treatment for anxiety
Yoga therapy is a safe, effective, inexpensive, and natural remedy found to help treat anxiety. It can be done alone or in a group setting and can be done as much as needed. So, how does yoga treat anxiety? Yoga works on a variety of elements that are also found in modern treatments, such as:
- cognitive reframing
- relaxation techniques using breath regulation
- mindfulness of sensory input
- concentration and down-regulation of distress
For these reasons, yoga is often people’s choice of treatment, as medications can have side effects and be expensive.
If you struggle with anxiety and have not found an effective form of treatment yet, yoga could positively impact your life. Flow Yoga Studio offers a wide range of beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. To learn more about class offerings or sign up, email [email protected] today!
