Ayurvedic Tips for Social anxiety

SOCIAL ANXIETY Ayurvedic Tips

For diagnosis, doctors try to rule out any other conditions causing similar symptoms. For this they may do the following - ¹

• Perform physical exam to find out any physical causes for the symptoms
• Perform a psychological examination

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

• A wholesome healthy diet is essential for mental health and happiness.
• Use of madhur rasa (sweet taste), milk, ghee, and satvic food etc influences the pravar satva (Higher mental equilibrium).²

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

Many yogasanas as exercise regimen are shown to be efficacious and helpful in reduction or management of stress.²

Some asanas that are helpful are as follows -

Suryanamaskara:

It is a whole body exercise and is particularly helpful because it encourages you to breathe deeply and rhythmically.²

• Bhujangasana (cobra pose):

The Cobra pose tones the abdomen by stretching it. It also helps alleviate stress and fatigue and also improves blood circulation, thereby reducing anxiety.²

• Shavasana:

Savasana has a regenerative effect on the mind and the body. It provides relief from any kind of stress and strain in few minutes. It is a good activity for managing restlessness, insecurity, frustration, anxiety, and fear.²

• Bhramari Pranayama

Paroxysmal gamma waves produced in brain during the Bhramari Pranayama which is associated with positive thoughts, feelings of happiness and acts as a natural antidepressant.²