As a society, we are starting to understand that specific choices within our movement routine can have a huge impact on our emotional health and wellbeing. According to the Mental Health Foundation, exercise has been cited as one of the most effective ways to cope with stress during the pandemic.
When dealing with anxiety, we are often drawn to think that the only way to ease the agitated parts of our mind is to practice static, gentle relaxation techniques. While increasing numbers of studies suggest that slow forms of yoga and conscious breathing represent an effective adjunct therapy for people experiencing anxiety disorders,