Somatic yoga / best yoga apps

[toomanyhobbies]

Hi, I keep seeing lots of ads come up on fb and insta regarding somatic yoga and how it’s good to reduce cortisone levels etc. I’ve never done yoga or Pilates before suffer from anxiety and depression so am wondering if this would help

can anyone recommend a good yoga app that can be used at home that’s free ir at least doesn’t cost the earth. Thanks x

Hi @toomanyhobbies,

Great question! Somatic yoga can absolutely be beneficial for anxiety and depression by helping release tension and calm the nervous system.

For free or affordable options, I highly recommend:

• Yoga with Adriene (YouTube): Completely free, gentle, and widely loved. Look for her "Yoga for Anxiety" videos.

• Down Dog: Offers a customizable free trial with various yoga styles, including gentle options.

• Insight Timer: Primarily for meditation, but has many free gentle yoga classes.

Remember to always listen to your body. Hope this helps you get started!

Highly recommend yoginimelbourne on YouTube