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Calm Your Mind: 8 Yoga Poses to Combat Anxiety and Depression

Yoga For Anxiety And Depression: 8 Poses That Calm Your Mind

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News18•24-02-2026, 17:00

Calm Your Mind: 8 Yoga Poses to Combat Anxiety and Depression

•Child’s Pose (Balasana) activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
•Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) releases tension and alleviates mental fatigue through synchronized breath and movement.
•Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) promotes deep relaxation, eases fatigue, and soothes anxiety.
•Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana) calms the nervous system, reduces tension, and helps with anxiety and mild depression.
•Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) strengthens the back, opens the chest, and reduces mental fatigue and low mood.

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