Q. I have been feeling anxious lately and feel that I have overload brain fog. Can any yoga practices help calm the mind and help soothe my nerves?
– R. Sahota, Wolverhampton
A: Yoga’s foundational aim of balancing prana (life force) makes it highly effective for anxiety relief. Begin with grounding postures such as Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog), Balasana (Child’s Pose), and Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose), held with long, slow breaths. Integrate Nadi Shodhana Pranayama breath exercises to calm the mind and reduce mental chatter. Regular Savasana (Corpse pose) and Trataka (candle gazing meditation) help stabilise attention and regulate the emotional body.
