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Yoga is identified as an effective intervention for managing anxiety, with systematic reviews demonstrating its ability to reduce symptom intensity in both children and adults [1], [2], and [3].

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Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety - nccih nccih.nih.gov National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 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.

measurementA 2020 systematic review of 27 studies on yoga for children and adolescents found that 58 percent of studies assessing anxiety and depression showed reductions in both symptoms, 25 percent showed reductions in anxiety only, and 70 percent of studies assessing anxiety alone showed improvements, though the reviewers noted the studies were of weak-to-moderate methodological quality.

Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... - AAFP aafp.org American Academy of Family Physicians 1 fact

measurementExercising at 60% to 90% of maximal heart rate for 20 minutes three times weekly has been shown to decrease anxiety, and yoga is also an effective treatment.