Yoga to Calm Your Nerves | Calming Yoga | Yoga with Adriene

Recent questions

• How can I calm my nerves through yoga?

  By starting in a comfortable seated position and focusing on lifting the heart, you can begin a yoga practice to calm your nerves using breath and pranayama. Techniques such as alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) and deep belly breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) can support and calm your nerves. Poses like Thread the Needle, Child's Pose, and Downward Facing Dog can help release tension, deepen breath, and connect your mind and body. By incorporating stretches, shoulder relaxation, and engaging inner thighs, you can lift through the center channel, pelvic floor, and groin to avoid dumping into the feet and promote relaxation.

• What are some beginner-friendly yoga poses for relaxation?

  Beginner-friendly yoga poses for relaxation include Thread the Needle pose to release tension in the upper back and neck, extended Child's Pose to deepen breath and connect mind and body, and Downward Facing Dog for an inversion and breath awareness. Forward fold with knees bent can help relax and focus on belly breathing, while standing up slowly can help you feel a connection to the earth and your body. Incorporating stretches and shoulder relaxation at the end of your practice can further emphasize breath and heart lift for relaxation.

• How can I improve my breath awareness during yoga?

  To improve your breath awareness during yoga, focus on techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) to support and calm your nerves. Emphasize deep belly breathing to promote relaxation and expansion, and maintain mindfulness throughout your practice. Transitioning between poses like Downward Facing Dog and forward fold with knees bent can help you deepen your breath awareness and connect your mind and body through the practice.

• What are some tips for maintaining proper alignment in yoga poses?

  To maintain proper alignment in yoga poses, start by engaging your inner thighs and drawing energy up from the arches to lift through the center channel, pelvic floor, and groin. Avoid dumping into the feet by moving your hips back, heart forward, and pressing into the outer edges of your feet. Keep a long flat back, avoid locking out your knees, and consider using props like blocks or a chair for support. Focus on maintaining alignment in poses like wide-legged forward fold and hip-opening stretches, with variations for arm balances or toe stands to encourage growth in your practice.

• How can I deepen my mind-body connection through yoga?

  Deepen your mind-body connection through yoga by starting in a comfortable seated position and focusing on lifting the heart. Incorporate breath techniques like alternate nostril breathing and deep belly breathing to support and calm your nerves. Practice poses like Thread the Needle, Child's Pose, and Downward Facing Dog to release tension, deepen breath, and connect your mind and body. By emphasizing stretches, shoulder relaxation, and engaging inner thighs, you can lift through the center channel, pelvic floor, and groin to avoid dumping into the feet and deepen your mind-body connection.