{"id":29168,"date":"2026-02-17T12:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T02:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/?p=29168"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T02:58:59","slug":"yoga-practices-for-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Practices for Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Anxiety is something we have all experienced at some point. Sometimes it&#8217;s subtle, sometimes intense. It can show up as obvious symptoms like a racing mind, restless sleep, muscular tension, shallow breathing, or it can creep in as a sense of ambiguous internal pressure and pending doom.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga for anxiety Yoga props\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yoga-for-anxiety-Yoga-props-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><br \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/#A_Practical_Framework\" title=\"A Practical Framework\u00a0\">A Practical Framework\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/#A_Gentle_Yoga_Sequence_for_Anxiety\" title=\"A Gentle Yoga Sequence for Anxiety\u00a0\">A Gentle Yoga Sequence for Anxiety\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/#For_Teachers_Structuring_a_Nervous-System-Friendly_Class\" title=\"For Teachers: Structuring a Nervous-System-Friendly Class\u00a0\">For Teachers: Structuring a Nervous-System-Friendly Class\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/#The_Role_of_Props_in_Emotional_Regulation\" title=\"The Role of Props in Emotional Regulation\">The Role of Props in Emotional Regulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/#Breath_as_Anchor\" title=\"Breath as Anchor\u00a0\">Breath as Anchor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/yoga-practices-for-anxiety\/#A_Sustainable_Practice\" title=\"A Sustainable Practice\u00a0\">A Sustainable Practice\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\">In yoga, we understand that the experiences of anxiety aren&#8217;t just mental. It\u2019s a mind-body experience &#8211; the breath changes, heart rate shifts, muscles tense, and digestion changes. The nervous system moves into a heightened state of alert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ancient yogic texts describe\u00a0one of\u00a0the aims\u00a0of yoga\u00a0practice\u00a0as\u00a0\u2018stilling the fluctuations of the mind.\u2019\u00a0What\u2019s\u00a0often overlooked is how practical that process is. Patanjali\u2019s eight limbs begin with\u00a0behaviour, posture, and breath before moving toward meditation. The pathway moves from outer to\u00a0inner;\u00a0from\u00a0body to\u00a0breath\u00a0to awareness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we work with\u00a0our\u00a0body and breath, the mind follows.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modern research now supports what yoga has taught for thousands of years. Slow diaphragmatic breathing improves heart rate variability, which is\u00a0a key marker of emotional regulation. Gentle yoga practices have been shown to reduce symptoms of\u00a0generalized\u00a0anxiety and improve resilience over time.\u00a0Long-term practitioners demonstrate measurable changes in brain regions associated with stress response.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although,\u00a0yoga\u00a0practices\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0strive\u00a0to\u00a0eliminate\u00a0anxiety\u00a0entirely,\u00a0rather,\u00a0they\u00a0offer\u00a0tools to\u00a0help us\u00a0cultivate\u00a0steadiness within it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Practical_Framework\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Practical Framework<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:322,&quot;335559739&quot;:322}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the eight limbs of yoga offer a complete system, four are particularly relevant when supporting anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Environment &amp; Daily Rhythm (Yama and Niyama)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before stepping onto the mat, consider the environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soft lighting. Reduced noise. Warmth. A clean, orderly space. Even these small adjustments signal safety to the nervous system. Regular sleep timing, balanced meals, and time outdoors contribute to internal steadiness more than we sometimes\u00a0realise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Asana (Posture)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not every pose has the same energetic effect. For nervous system regulation, slower transitions, supported positions, and grounded poses are most effective when it comes to anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try to\u00a0prioritise:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gentle spinal mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supported forward folds<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mild, supported backbends<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hip flexor release<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Head supported or level with the heart<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common areas of tension during stress include the jaw, shoulders, diaphragm, and hip flexors. When these areas soften, breathing naturally becomes smoother and the mind and body are able to relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pranayama (Breath Regulation)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breathing\u00a0is one of the most direct\u00a0and accessible\u00a0tools we have.\u00a0Lengthening the exhale encourages parasympathetic activation. A simple 1:2 ratio,\u00a0for example\u00a0inhaling for\u00a04 and exhaling for 6 or 8,\u00a0is often enough\u00a0to affect change in\u00a0our\u00a0internal environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pratyahara (Withdrawing the Senses)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Closing\u00a0the\u00a0eyes. Supporting the forehead. Reducing visual stimulation.\u00a0Adding\u00a0gentle warmth or weight through blankets.\u00a0These are subtle but powerful signals of reassurance to\u00a0our\u00a0nervous system. When sensory input\u00a0if\u00a0reduced or softened, internal awareness becomes steadier, relieving some of the intensity that anxiety breeds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Gentle_Yoga_Sequence_for_Anxiety\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Gentle Yoga Sequence for Anxiety<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:322,&quot;335559739&quot;:322}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This sequence is accessible for home practice and adaptable for teachers. Suggested duration for each pose\u00a0is\u00a05\u201310 slow breaths,\u00a0or whatever feels comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Supported Child\u2019s Pose<\/span><\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM.png\" alt=\"Supported Childs Pose Yoga Props Australia\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_48_44-AM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knees wide, big toes together. Rest your forehead on a block or bolster.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Why it supports regulation:<\/strong>\u00a0Forehead support and hip flexion encourage a settling response. The shape is grounding and\u00a0contained.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props.html?cat=47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolster<\/a> under chest<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props.html?cat=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Block<\/a> under forehead<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props\/yoga-blanket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blanket<\/a> under hips<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breath focus: Slow nasal breathing. Let the exhale lengthen naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Cat\u2013Cow (Slow + Breath-Led)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM.png\" alt=\"Cat Cop Pose Yoga Props Australia\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-11_58_00-AM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inhale into Cow; Exhale into Cat, slightly longer.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/b><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep the pace steady and unhurried.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/b><em style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><strong>Move slowly between spinal flexion and extension.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why it supports regulation:\u00a0Gentle spinal movement increases circulation and coordinates breath with movement, building internal awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Supported Puppy Pose<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM.png\" alt=\"Supported Puppy Pose Yoga Props Australia\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_01_05-PM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>Hips stacked over knees. Forehead or chest supported on a block.<\/span><\/i><\/b><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain\u00a0smooth, even breathing.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Why it supports regulation:\u00a0<\/strong>Creates space across the chest without intensity. Encourages release through shoulders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props.html?cat=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Block<\/a> under forehead or sternum<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props\/yoga-blanket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blanket<\/a> under knees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Low Lunge (Gentle Upright Variation)<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM.png\" alt=\"Low Lunge Pose Yoga for anxiety Yoga props\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_07_30-PM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>Back knee down, hands resting on blocks.<\/span><\/i><\/b><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lift through the chest gently, keeping the lower back comfortable.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Why it supports regulation:<\/strong>\u00a0The psoas muscle is responsive to stress. A supported, upright lunge allows gradual lengthening without strain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props.html?cat=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blocks<\/a> under hands<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props\/yoga-blanket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blanket<\/a> under back knee<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Supported Bridge Pose<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM.png\" alt=\"Supported Bridge Pose Yoga Props Australia\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_18_50-PM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>Place a block under the sacrum at a low or medium height. Allow the pelvis to rest fully. Keep the glutes soft and breath steady.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why it supports regulation:\u00a0A mild supported inversion encourages circulation while\u00a0remaining\u00a0restful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yoga <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props.html?cat=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">block\/s<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. Supported Reclining Twist<\/strong><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM.png\" alt=\"Supported Supine Twist Yoga Props Australia\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_24_25-PM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>Allow knees to rest on a bolster. Stay for several slow breaths on each side.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why it supports regulation:\u00a0Supported twists influence digestion and encourage deep diaphragmatic breathing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Props:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props.html?cat=47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolster<\/a> under knees<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/props\/yoga-blanket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blanket<\/a> under head<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. Supported Savasana (8\u201310 Minutes Minimum)<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM.png\" alt=\"Supported Savasana Yoga props australia\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-840x560.png 840w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.yoga-king.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-17-2026-12_32_07-PM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>Bolster under knees. Blanket over the body. Optional gentle weight over thighs.<\/span><\/i><\/b><br \/>\n<b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remain longer than you think you need.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why it supports regulation:\u00a0Warmth, stillness, and gentle pressure communicate safety. Extended rest allows integration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Teachers_Structuring_a_Nervous-System-Friendly_Class\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For Teachers: Structuring a Nervous-System-Friendly Class<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:322,&quot;335559739&quot;:322}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When designing a class for anxiety support, consider the following guidelines:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Begin on the ground.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Move gradually.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limit transitions.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep cues simple and spacious.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid overstimulation.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build calm through repetition and steadiness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suggested flow:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grounded arrival with breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gentle spinal movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low-load hip opening<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supported back body work<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:1,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0,46],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extended rest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Props_in_Emotional_Regulation\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Role of Props in Emotional Regulation<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support allows the nervous system to release vigilance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blocks reduce effort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bolsters encourage longer holds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blankets provide warmth and comfort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alignment mats create visual clarity and orientation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comfort\u00a0is therapeutic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When the body feels supported, the breath, nervous system, and mind\u00a0soften.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breath_as_Anchor\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Breath as Anchor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:322,&quot;335559739&quot;:322}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there is one element to\u00a0prioritise, it is\u00a0the breath.\u00a0Whenever attention drifts, gently return to inhalation and exhalation. Think of it as an anchor,\u00a0something steady beneath changing thoughts\u00a0and mental fluctuations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over time, the space between thoughts widens, reactivity\u00a0decreases\u00a0and clarity\u00a0and responsiveness\u00a0increases.\u00a0This is how yoga supports anxiety &gt; gradually, patiently, and without force, restoring balance from the inside out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Sustainable_Practice\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Sustainable Practice<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:322,&quot;335559739&quot;:322}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anxiety may still arise, that&#8217;s part of the human experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yoga offers a way to respond skilfully through breath, posture, environment, and attention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It doesn&#8217;t require extreme flexibility or complicated techniques. 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