Five Yoga Poses to Calm the Nervous System

These are unprecedented times and many people are struggling with feelings of fear, stress, and anxiety. Experiencing these feelings is totally normal — they are part of our biological response to danger.

It’s how we respond to these feelings that determines how much we allow these sensations to dominate our experience.

One way we can respond is to come to our mats. ✨

The practice of yoga helps to gently calm the nervous system, releases fear and stress, and supports you to come hOMe to the power of your mind and body connection.

Below are five of our favorite asanas to use to help regulate your nervous system and ease anxious thoughts in times of stress. Now more than ever, show up on your mat, show up for yourself, and show up for each other.

1. Viparita Karani (legs-up-the-wall)
2. Paschimottanasana (seated forward fold)
3. Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (bridge pose)
4. Baddha Konasana (butterfly pose)
5. Balasana (child’s pose)