YOGA FOR ANXIETY

Anxiety can show up in so many ways—racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, difficulty sleeping, or that constant feeling of being on edge. If you’re looking for a grounded, holistic way to manage your anxiety, yoga can offer real, sustainable relief.

At Life Renewal Yoga, I work one-on-one or in small, supportive settings to offer practices that help calm your nervous system, regulate your breath, and shift your inner state. This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a steady and empowering way to come back to yourself.

What Makes Trauma-Informed Yoga Different?

Trauma lives in the body—and so does healing. Through personalized movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices, I help you begin to feel safe in your body again. My sessions are carefully tailored to meet you where you are, whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen your resilience.

Rather than pushing into discomfort or reactivating traumatic memories, this work is about creating a sense of inner stillness and stability. It’s not about performance—it’s about presence. And presence is powerful.

Why Yoga Works for Anxiety

Your breath is your most powerful built-in tool for regulating your mind and emotions. When the breath is shallow or erratic, the mind often follows. But when we slow and smooth the breath with intention, the mind begins to settle—and your whole system responds.

Yoga therapy works by aligning breath, body, and mind so that you can begin to experience yourself in a more peaceful state. Over time, that sense of ease doesn’t just show up on the mat—it follows you into your daily life.

Some common benefits of yoga for anxiety include:

• Reduced physical symptoms like tight chest, tension, and restlessness

• Improved sleep quality
• Fewer intrusive thoughts and better focus
• A greater sense of agency and control over your state
• Feeling more present and connected, less overwhelmed

Personalized and Grounded Support

There is no one-size-fits-all practice for anxiety—because no two nervous systems are the same. That’s why everything I offer is tailored to you. Together, we’ll create a practice that meets your needs and fits your life, using gentle tools from the viniyoga tradition.

Your session may include:

• Breath-focused movement (asana) that’s always adapted to your capacity

• Specific breathing practices (pranayama) to soothe or energize
• Meditation and visualization techniques
• Sound, chanting, or mantra for settling the mind
• Daily rituals that support nervous system regulation

I will never ask you to do something that feels overwhelming or out of reach. The goal is to find what works for you—and to help you carry that sense of stability into the rest of your life.

You Don’t Need to Be “Good at Yoga”

This practice is for everyone—not just the bendy or the calm or the already-healed. If you can breathe, you can do yoga. No experience is necessary, and physical limitations are always honored.

You are welcome just as you are, with whatever you’re carrying. Whether anxiety has been part of your life for years, or it’s something new you’re navigating, I’m here to offer guidance, space, and tools that support your healing.

Let’s Begin Your Journey to Calm

If you’re ready to start feeling better—more grounded, more peaceful, more you—reach out. I offer in-person and Zoom sessions in Evansville, with practices you can continue at home between sessions.

Call or text me at (812) 296-6828

Or email me at whitney@liferenewalyoga.com

🌿 You deserve a nervous system that knows peace.