Stress has become an important focus of concern for psychological health and emotional balance and for functionality in everyday life. The practice of yoga and mindfulness exercises is unique because they are centered on self-awareness, relaxation and mental control, which are all important factors in managing stress. Yoga and mindfulness practices have come under the spotlight for their...
Emotional regulation is one of the psychological processes that is necessary to recognize, regulate and respond to emotional experience. As more and more individuals embrace yoga as a complete mind-body practice, yoga has been steadily garnering attention in the realm of mental health—particularly in its various forms, which incorporate a wide range of physical positions, breathing methods,...
The paper presents the comparative analysis of yoga and mindfulness as the effective ways of alleviating stress in the contemporary life. The need of applying methods of stress management that are simple to implement and highly sustainable has been forced further by the increasing level of psychological pressure caused by academic, professional, and social pressures. A complete-body practice...