Planet Mindful

12 ways to reduce anxiety

1 Reconnect with your mat

“When the body’s nervous system is stressed, or feels under threat, it manifests in many different symptoms including panic attacks, insomnia, adrenaline, anxiety and depression. The body and mind feels overwhelmed.

Yoga, breathwork and meditation can be so powerful when overcoming these responses, and in bringing balance back to the body. A yoga practice can nurture your ability to stabilise, ground and generate profound healing, allowing the body to enjoy calm, energy conservation and restoration.”

Victoria Logan from victorialoganyoga.com and @travelinpixie_yogi

2 Minerals matter

“Magnesium has been shown to help ease anxiety and panic attacks through its action on specific brain receptors that may be over-stimulated by specific neurotransmitters. It is known as nature’s tranquilliser and is important for adrenal health and

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