What are the best physical exercises for anxiety, and how can they help your body return to calm? Today you will discover why anxiety lives in the body first, and how movement becomes one of the most powerful signals of safety for your nervous system. You will learn how small, repeatable actions shift the body out of fight-or-flight and into balance, building resilience step by step. We will explore seven science-backed practices that ease anxiety — from walking that lowers cortisol, to yoga postures that activate the vagus nerve, to progressive muscle relaxation, breath-synced stretching, gentle cardio, and strength training that rebuilds confidence. You will also learn how to combine these practices into a daily calming routine that anchors your nervous system throughout the day. With insights from neuroscience and psychology, this session shows that calm is not stumbled upon. It is built, trained, and sustained through rhythm — one step, one breath, one practice at a time.
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