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Yoga is identified as a beneficial intervention for managing anxiety disorders, with evidence showing it can reduce anxiety intensity [1], serve as an effective adjunctive therapy [2], and function as a recommended relaxation technique for patients during treatment [3].
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Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety - nccih nccih.nih.gov 2 facts
measurementA 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 studies involving 319 participants with anxiety disorders or elevated levels of anxiety found evidence that yoga might have short-term benefits in reducing the intensity of anxiety.
claimA 2019 review concluded that yoga as an adjunctive therapy facilitates the treatment of anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder, and that tai chi and qigong may be helpful as adjunctive therapies for depression, though effects are inconsistent.
Overview of Anxiety Disorders - Psychiatry - MSD Manuals msdmanuals.com 1 fact
claimRelaxation techniques, such as muscle relaxation, breathing management, yoga, hypnosis, and meditation, should be taught early in the treatment of anxiety disorders to help patients control anxiety, as treatment can transiently intensify disabling thoughts and feelings.