Herbal Health

Yoga is really about calming the mind through a combination of breathing and physical poses. the ancient Indian word for the union of mind and body.names of the various asanas or poses are in themselves indications of the purpose they are supposed to fulfill. 6  Yoga Poses for Depression and Anxiety  1  Child pose or balasana is perhaps the most comforting yoga pose. "It can bring groundedness and humility and quiet to the body," says Elena Brower, who owns Manhattan's Virayoga. For those suffering from anxiety, it can create peace and silence. 6  Yoga Poses for Depression and Anxiety  2 A forward bend, or uttanasana, where you bend forward and reach for your toes and bring your head close to your knees, is, according to Brower, "really good for generating a contemplative, connecting state in us." 6  Yoga Poses for Depression and Anxiety  3  Legs up the wall or viparita karani, where you rest your legs against a wall, is a great pose for