My Secret Trick for Managing Anxiety

“Breathing in, I calm my body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.”

Mantra- the use of sounds or words as objects of concentration- means “mind protecting. ” By allowing our awareness to settle on the sounds we repeat aloud or silently we “protect” ourselves from thoughts or emotional responses triggered by our daily lives.

Staying focused on the mantra protects us from negative thoughts, monkey mind and replaying conversations in our head. It keeps us in the moment.

Check out the rest of my article on the Yoga Health Coaching Blog:  Mood + Mantra: How One Favourite Phrase Helps Me Manage My Anxiety