Yoga For Anxiety and Stress 

Whoever comes across this message, I wish you great success , health , love and happiness! Have a good day

I can't believe how miserable I've become with constant swings from suicidal thoughts to being numb. I pray for peace for everyone going through rough times. I'm too trying my best fighting daily. Let's hope that I'm able to make through it.

I hope everyone who is anxious feels better. It is so hard but we must hang in there and support one another on platforms like this

to everyone who may come across this: you're probably here to help with your mental health, and i just want you to know that you are so loved and appreciated, even if it feels like you aren't. i may never have met you but i care about you, and i know that you deserve happiness and peace in your life. i'm so proud of you for how far you've come and for just being here and existing. it's not easy. look after yourself and others close to you. the world is better with you in it and you make someone's time here more bearable 💗💗💗

I’m here because I can’t stop overthinking . Anxiety is the worst thing I have ever experienced. May this yoga work for me😓

The comments are amazing, I don't feel so crazy and alone.

I’m only 17 but I’ve been in therapy for 5 years. I have anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and I’ve attempted suicide several times. I’ve had a lot of adults preach meditation and mindfulness to me, but I always felt like it was uncomfortable and pointless. I recently had a stress-induced collapse (aka I passed out from burnout) and I decided I needed to change something if I wanted to feel better. After completing this yoga session, I felt myself start crying while I laid on the mat. I don’t know how long it’s been since the last time I felt truly held, supported, and loved. I know a lot of people like to be pushed to achieve their goals and enjoy being under that pressure, but I think a lot of us just want someone to be there while we stumble through our first steps. The world is already so cruel, so thank you for putting this out here for all of us who need someone kind ❤️

Just finished this practice and it really helped. Anyone whose scrolling and wondering if it'll help - I was feeling insecure and anxious beforehand and now I feel calmer and more connected to my heart. Sending lot of positive vibes to anyone that needs it today

I just started my freshman year of college during a global pandemic and the anxiety has become unbearable, both mentally and physically. Even on days like today where I struggle to even attend my classes, these videos make me feel like at least I showed up for myself even if that's the only thing I can bring myself to do. I've made it a ritual to read these comments after my practice because it is so comforting to know that I am not alone, and we are all here together struggling with the same things. Thank you, Adriene, for the videos and for building this community.

True story: I had an off-ish day because my daughter lost her favorite cuddly toy. We looked everywhere for it, even called places we had been to in the past day but concluded it was really lost. As I was laying down doing this video, I spotted it on top of some books on a shelf!!!

"I know the mind is powerful, but so is your breath." Dang, how true is this??? Been having anxiety attack for more than a week now. This helped me calm down a bit. Will be doing this everyday now. 😊

This was my first ever Yoga with Adriene video I did, I remember. I was wrecked with anxiety at the time and couldn't find any relief. It came in the form of this video, and healing came in the form of yoga, which forever changed my life. Here I am today, 129 days of yoga this year consistently! Felt so emotional coming back to this because, ironically it's just what I needed today after a stressful day at work. The universe really works in mysterious ways!

Practicing with the moonlight shining into my room. From tears to an almost smile. I'm so greatful.

I am here after having a night of panic attack and almost calling 911..... Anxiety is not just something we can switch off and learning to live with it has been my greatest challenge in life. But Im not going to give up and I believe were all in this together.

I’m a 20 year old college student who moved back home because of coronavirus. I have pretty frequent panic attacks, but recently they’ve been even more severe because of the pandemic. Today I felt one coming on, and I immediately grabbed my mat and went outside to do this practice. Words cannot express how much it helped. It helped clear my mind, gave me that rush of endorphins that my body so desperately needs, and it gave me hope for handling my anxiety and panic attacks through yoga. Thank you, Adrienne.

I’m here because I get morning anxiety a lot ever since I moved back to my moms house. Sometimes I even dread walking to the kitchen or getting out of bed. I put my yoga mat in front of the tv and even if I don’t have energy or I’m too anxious to do the yoga routine, just listening calms my nerves down so much. We appreciate you Adriene 🫶🏼

In the beginning when she said “You are here, the hardest parts are over” - I don’t know why but I broke down crying like a baby out of nowhere. I didn’t know I needed to hear that. Thank you so so so much for the videos and the love flowing from them, it means so much.

When your nose is blocked 😭

Who's here to destress from the coronavirus?

In fact, this practice is a real elixir, an invigorating and healing balm for our body, mind and soul. Especially in times like these… Sending everyone love. Letting everything else go. Thanking the universe for the honor of being here, present in the moment. Take care, lovely pals. Namaste. 🤍🙏🏻

I am left stunned after doing this. I feel so relieved and happy, I even teared up a little at the end. Thank you, Adriene, for creating this. I hope everyone is well and happy new year!

I started this hardly breathing, on the cusp of an anxiety attack. This practice helped me immensely, thank you once again, Adriane! You're a gift to this crazy world. 👏🏻

This made me cry, i broke down twice, once during the practice when she said "love yourself" and pulled it all together and kept going and the second one when she said "choose the light", its my first time doing yoga. Ive never felt so peaceful and calm, it made me let go of all my worries after having a hard time dealing with my anxiety lately. I've never thought yoga would even make me feel like this. Thank you so much! Namaste!

I had a gorgeous life. Don't understand all of a sudden there has been a drastic change in my life.. since few months I have been getting palpitations and panic attacks. Went to multiple doctors with n number of tests, but every single one of them says reports are absolutely normal and not a single problem in any of the tests. Except my heart rate gets high between 90-100 bpm. Earlier I have been on an average 65 - 70, but these days never goes below 80-85. Doctors haven't prescribed any medicines but they have advised breathing exercises and yoga is the solution for my condition. I have never been an overthinker but this thing really sucks 😑. Trying all things possible to let go off this stress. To all the people dealing with stress and anxiety, we will get over with this 100%. May god bless us.

Darkness to the light is right, man. I've been following for years and have probably done every video multiple times through, but this one really hit the spot tonight. Holidays are an extremely emotional time for me and this really helped to take that edge off!

Not sure if I have a generalized anxiety disorder or a yoga deficiency.

This was so relieving, I’m shocked😂It actually brought me to tears because of how relieved I felt...I haven’t experienced this ever before...

I can't explain to you how grateful I am for all the effort you put in to making these videos. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Adriene

I just started my masters and i’ve been struggling with anxiety. I don’t talk much in class because of my social anxiety and i go home and i beat myself up for it.. i feel so disconnected. Your yoga made me feel teethered back on earth. Thank you, adriene

Thank you so much for this... My anxiety has been hitting me really hard to where it feels like I'm dying and I don't want it to control me so I'm doing as much as I can to deal with it/ make it go away. This really helped me relax a bit. I'm definitely going to do this daily. Anxiety is so hard to deal with but everyone dealing with it you are strong and can get through anything. You've gotten so far to let it control you. Let's beat this dang anxiety.

Sometimes I get so caught up in my negative thoughts that it leads to a slight panic attack. Through your practice I’ve learned to try to come back to reality and calm myself down. It’s okay to feel the way you feel but you can let go if it doesn’t feel right. You don’t have to judge yourself for your feelings and thoughts. They come for a reason but you don’t have to hold onto them if you don’t want to. As a wise yoga teacher once said (and is still saying!): "Find what feels good."

As someone who experiencing with anxiety recently who cant get rest because of constant bad thought and overthinking most of the time this really helped me.

I just want you to know that you are the BEST yoga woman on youtube ! :) You are soo sympathetic and nice :) your voice is healing :) Wish you the best ! :)

"Feeling a little panic-attacky" for sure 😭 So grateful that there is somewhere for me to turn to in times like these. Thank you...

Please Adriane! can you make more videos of yoga for panic attacks?

Wow that was a gorgeous yoga practice, thank you Adriene for that. I am someone who is highly anxious, I have Autism and spend most of my time worrying about things, worrying about people and getting things done and the big one I worry about is time. But you help me to just be in the moment. To think only of now, this time on the mat and my breath. Thank you so much Adriene for helping me find a place of calm in a world that is wildly anxious. You are the best. 🧡 Namaste 🙏

Thank you! you saved me from a panic attack and a relapse. Instead of resorting to alcohol, like I normally do when I'm under this kind of stress, I chose yoga with Adriene. I did it crying most of the time but I feel so much better and uplifted. thank you, thank you!

Does anyone else think she's the most beautiful girl in the universe?

Mental Exercise: The instant cure for anxiety is to understand the fact that there are infinite amount of possible outcomes in this universe and our brain only thinks of a handful . A bad outcome can become the means of a good outcome in the future. Just like that a good outcome can become the means of a bad outcome. For example, you lost your job (bad thing). But then you got a new job which is better ( bad thing led to a good outcome.) It's an endless cycle. So just go with the flow and don't think about it . 😄 Goodluck.

Im here after my father's death , divorce n son leaving us to live his dream n never speak to me.. I was a wrecked person.. broken to the extent of palpitations, shaking n blank out .. Thx Adrienne ❤ This has helped quite a bit

Dear Adriene, I am from Uruguay and I am pretty new at yoga. These last 6 months I've been though a really hard situation at work and I started to have panick attacks. Well, I think you know what I am talking about, negative and catastrophic thoughs, lack of hope, depression, fear of everything even death. One day I felt like I needed to do some relaxation and that's when is video magically appeared in my life. I did it twice and then started to stalk your channel and decided to do the yoga camp. Today it's my day 9 (actually I LOVED day 8 lol), and I can feel like I have some intangible skills I can use right now, and that slowly the panick attacks, the stress and all the emotional rubbish in this kind of situations are going away from my life. I really want to thank you for sharing all your sympathy, your human moments, your fresh personality. I don't know if you are aware of how much you have changed my present by doing this. Thank you Adriene, you are such a lovely person.❤️

Crying as she said “move from darkness into light”

I'm almost annoyed at how much better I feel after just investing 20 mins. Thank You!

Good morning, May 6th 2023 @ 6:28 AM... I Wasn't going to do yoga this morning, because I'm so tired..and depressed. However, I forced myself to do it and my body Does feel better. Although, I am still sleepy. ( remember, I've got advanced stage cirrhosis of the liver and fatigue is one of the symptoms ) . Okie doke, im going back to sleep. Give my Sweet baby, Benji , some luvin for me. Lots of belly rubs . Hugs and kisses, love you bunches, see ya tomorrow. Namaste 🙏🏻😘🐶🥰☀️🦋🌈💖💖💖🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🧘‍♀️

So I know this video came out 4 years ago, however I just found Adrienne by a recommendation from a friend, I was very sceptical that it could help me at all, first video and all, and .... I started crying at the end? When I was just laying on the floor, breathing, I started crying. I don't know if that was my body telling me "thank you" or what have you, but I really needed that. So thank you Adrienne :)

I was doing yoga every day for a while there. Then I moved, got focused on my new job and various social activities, and had stopped doing yoga for a few months. I almost forgot about the benefits of yoga. Last night, out of the blue, I had the worst anxiety attack I've ever had and I am not sure what caused it. Probably a lot of things. I couldn't sleep and I felt like I was dying. I was so distressed that I used an emergency benzodiazepine medication I had left over from a prescription years ago. It worked to get me through the night. Today, I started to feel the anxious feeling coming back. "Oh no," I thought, "I can't take the drugs again for this. I don't want to ask my doctor for another prescription and I don't want to get addicted to something like that. There has to be some way." Like a ray of light, I remembered how yoga has helped me before. "Maybe Adriene can help me." Thank goodness. I am sitting here now amazed at how this feeling of powerlessness, being lost, like I am worthless, and just anxiety overload, has all been released. I laid on the mat for several minutes after this practice chanting "Om shanti shanti shanti." I am so lucky that I know about Yoga with Adriene. I don't know what I would have done without this practice. With all of the things I get involved in in my life I sometimes get stuck in the attitude of "this is too important, I don't have time for my yoga." And so I push myself too hard. But remembering the importance of truly caring for myself and my energy, has saved me today. To anyone else who has struggled, you are not alone. Om shanti shanti shanti. We'll make it through.

I'm starting to see my comments from previous practices more and more these days, I love these little time capsules! See you all tomorrow for a renewal 😄Bloom Day 10, May 2023 🎶

Day 18 of December ❤️🙏🏼 day 657

Just did 2 yoga for anxiety relief videos of/with Adriene and I feel so much better. It's amazing that this is offered to us for free with no strings attached. It's such a gift. THANK YOU.

RESET day 21 Choose the light! :D The pranayama breathing technique felt exceptional today, I felt like jelly after I opened my eyes. Seriously this thing needs to be mainstream, everyone deserves to feel good. Namaste. #ywaRESET #FWFG

Oh this is such a good one! I will be repeating this. I feel so much better.

Blessed Beloved Beauties! Breathe Day - 18 is right on time. Often, anxiousness kicks in, however, I combat it with yoga and meditation.🧘🏾‍♀️ I practiced a nervous system meditation followed by this session. Ah, coupled together it's, so yummy. It's time for a 🏃🏿‍♀️ run before a Cafe Slay event my husband and I are hosting at our home. Best wishes everyone! Namaste and Ase! 🦋❤❤🦋

Adriene: yoga for anxiety, telling me to sit nice and tall Me: can't do it because my heart ache is too bad to move BECAUSE of stress, anxiety and depression. Well... Ok let's try again, I'll do it.

I've suffered a severe internalized panic attack in public today. I felt lost and got back home on auto pilot. For some reason I brought my yoga mat to the living room and searched for yoga anxiety on RU-vid. Your video popped up and you guided me safely through the experience. I managed to get back in my body and relax. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to more of your routines! Keep it up. People like you are a gift to the world.

I love inviting the sounds of inanimate objects into the practice ...and every day life - "now everything's aligned" =D

I didn’t want to show up today: not for work, for friends, nor for family. The thought of yoga didn’t even entice me. Despite being in an emotional pit, I decided I would try the first five minutes. All too soon, we were in savasana and whispering namaste 🙏. Thanks for this practice in more ways than one. Taking a few deep breaths can help one declutter the mind, allowing more room for creative and critical thinking. 💕🌸🧘🏽‍♀️

When she’s telling you to switch between which nostril you breath through and your nose is stuffed on one side >_>

Day 10 of Bloom and my body continues to amaze me this month with what it is willing and strong enough to achieve! Even warrior 3 and some core work were achievable today 🙏💖

wow, a week ago this was definitely not one of the top views videos. sending love out to everyone feeling like they're in a dark space. welcome the feeling of anxiety as it is usually our bodies trying to protect us. say to anxiety: thank you, but I'm good. i don't need you anymore. recognize the strength of your mind.

All I can say is thank you for this video. I’ve been doing this for 3 days straight now and notice a significant difference in my anxiety. This along with your neck yoga videos are everything. I keep a lot of my tension on my upper back and neck. Thank you. May this yoga help everyone! Thank you for blessing us with this.

I have been struggling with sleeplessness and anxiety I was sleeping only only 4 hours a day I tried lot of medicines nothing improved my sleep when I watched this video in RU-vid then I started doing this breathing exercises early morning daily slowly my sleep improved very much and my anxiety is completely gone . I should thank this lady she changed my life .

Been feeling really anxious lately and i am so grateful as this practice for May Bloom Day10:05:23✅ with nice deep stretches is just what i really need. I've got 2 pressing issues to attend to afterwards and i will be able to cope mentality & physically well. The consistent uplifting comments are also such a lovely push👌🏾💪🏾💞...ty so much Adriene, bloom buddies and all practicing...you are all awesome...a splendid day to all💗💫🌼☀️🙏🏾

Calming, relaxing practice. Love the breath work to connect mind and body. Thanks Adriene and all YWA folk. Makes all the difference feeling I'm on the mat with others 💖

The breath exercises were difficult while crying, but the warrior postures required enough focus to give some breathing room from grief. When it returned during corpse pose, it was gentler and easier to manage.

I needed this so badly… I only trust yoga with adriene when I’m panicky and when I woke up alone and anxious this morning before my job interview I knew I needed to figure it out on my own. But this video not only calmed me and my pain, it made me so grateful for Adriene and her channel :) thank you girl

Dear Adriene staffs, thank you once again for all the great job you are doing continuously to make the world a better place. In these days we are witnessing something sad in Afghanistan, I'm wondering "what can I do?" and I want to dedicate this practice to Afghanistan women, children and all men who are scared and suffering now. I thoungh: what about a sincronized yoga practice of all Adriene's followers dedicated to the people in Afghanistan? would that be possible? If so, you are the one who can organize it! Always grateful. Laura

I had to take a break from Breathe due to being sick. This was a perfect practice to jump back into. Challenging, but also calming and restorative. Love to you all on this journey with me!

No creaky floor here. Just a bit of creaky skeleton. I switched this out for the shorter Monday sequence, but I still missed my bus yesterday because I was unawares of how much snow, ice and slush was on the ground. I was very calm about it though, a testament to yoga and presence practice. This was much needed today as I woke late, tired from being out of town visiting. Only two more vacation days left to continue my departure preparations unimpeded. Still more than a month till that, but the stress starts to creep in. Breathe day 18. 806 days in a row.

Sending love to everyone here today!! You are loved, and enough.

Thank you Adriene ☀️ Day 20 Bloom May’23 See you tomorrow 🧘🏻‍♀️ Namaste 🙏🏻

“Choose the light,” perfect mantra for everyone who is muddling through the darkest (shortest) days in our latitude. May this practice ward off the overwhelming feelings that can come with this season 🌞

Thank you for this practice! I wish every amazing person who reads this a Merry Christmas and a happy new year filled with Yoga, love and gratitude. Happy Holidays!

Last week, my family's dog passed away suddenly at only 2.5 years old. She seemed healthy and happy and full of love and life. She was a light in this dark year. I didn't do yoga for a week, since she passed, but today I finally made it to the mat, and I am so glad I did. Thank you, Adriene; you reminded me that I am strong despite my grief, and that in caring for myself I can stay grounded and calm. Thank you.

I'm so grateful for this practice today.

This felt so yummy! Calming, yet building strength at the same time. I've been building strength in my arms, and I really noticed it today during the vinyasa, I can maintain control while lowering to the ground a bit further every day :) Breathe Day 18, December 2022

I didn’t know I needed this. But boy I did. My day has changed. Thank you On a side note, I found your RU-vid channel in lockdown and for the whole season yoga has changed my life. I went to my first ever live yoga class yesterday and it was amazing! I can’t thank you enough for bringing yoga into my life which I have now fallen in love with 🥺💕💕

"The mind is strong but so is the breath."

Sending everyone love and light in this very anxiety filled times :(

It was really nice yoga I am do. Love ❤😘

Everytime I do the alternate nasal breathing, my dog comes over and likes my face like there is something wrong and she wants to make it better. a definite anxiety and stress reliever. I think my dog rescued me

Breathe day 18: This was the perfect practice to do the day before my final exam. I struggle a lot with anxiety and exams always make it worse, but this was really relaxing and nice :)

Returning after falling is the most difficult thing. Nonetheless its the only way ahead. The mat is a mirror. Thank you ♥ 🙏

I used to do yoga with Adriene years ago but got away from it. Turned to this video in my darkest hour feeling completely hopeless and like nothing could help. This video changed my life and saved me. Thank you, thank you. I now share this technique with all my therapy clients - and give you all the credit. So emotional watching this video back! I felt so seen and heard ❤

i did it *---* when i saw that the video is 27 min i was like : that is tooo much. but i actually did it *-* i felt so relaxed at the end and happy hhh

Found the balancing positions very challenging today but I stuck with it. Tried to confront and move with my anxiety instead of work against it.

It amazes me how each title for these sessions, is really accurate. I don’t feel as stressed or moody as when I started. Thank you, Adriene! 💛🙏🏼

Thank YOU Adriene for adding this to the mix M feeling anxious n stress as I got some news about work ... so this serves as a good reminder - to allow and pause To reconnect w body n mind (not a fix by any means ... just space to step back and respond ... in time) Namaste to all practising and May you find ease within

I've been suffering with anxiety symptoms since 7th grade (I'm 19 now). Since the last year, my whole life turned upside down: I got diagnosed with BPD and Depersonalisation Disorder, I had to stand up to my abusive parents, I had to start taking the subway daily to get to uni which was extremely stressful to me and almost two months ago my boyfriend of 11 months broke up with me and left me devastated. Through all my pain, yoga really helped me relax and handle my anxiety. I hope you all relaxed with this, have an amazing day/night ♥️

❤Thank you for filling my heart with gratitude! It is always a pleasure sharing this session with this wonderful community! Rowing away from darkness, and as Adriene said “Choose the light and LET IT GO!”! Go out and spread some shine today! 💖

This is s blessing for those who suffer from anxiety but also great if you don't. Thank you Adriene xx Namaste 💟💟

These slow, soothing practices are my favourite ! I hope that everyone has a lovely day x

If you're watching this video and feeling like you're at the end of your rope, please know that you're not alone. It's okay to reach out for help, whether that's through therapy, medication, or just talking to a friend. It can be a long and difficult journey, but there is hope and healing on the other side. Thank you to the creator for sharing their story and shedding light on this important topic.

Blessed Beloved Beauties! Bloom Day - 10 is right on time once again. I feel so refreshed, and anxiousness has curved tremendously. I don't have time for an extended run before I instruct my next English class, yet I do have time for a quick 20 - mins run. Like Adriene often states, " A little goes a long way. " Best wishes, everyone! 🦋♥️🦋

I don't think you're fully capable of understanding just how much your videos help... I really want to give you a hug

10/5/23❤

Whoa, I haven’t felt this light in weeks. Stress has been weighing me down. So thankful for this practice.

🧡🧡💛💛Loved this today I needed this, thank you Adriene

Breathe day 18. December 2022. Good start to a day that will be stressful. Remembering my dad, who passed otd 14 years ago.

Iam here bcoz I recently developed general anxiety disorder.....which i feel is worse than physical pain ...I hope this and my medication heals me🙏🙏🥺🥺

At the end, I put my palms to my third eye and saw the most beautiful bunch of red roses. They are a gift to anyone reading this who needs a little cheering up. You are loved.