CAN YOGA HELP WITH PERFORMANCE ANXIETY?

Yoga is a system of practices designed to enhance and improve mental and physical health.  It consists of various exercises ranging from meditation to breathing exercises. The literature abounds with evidence of its benefits for stress, cognitive and physical performance, as well as psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression. For example, in the musical profession […]

DO STUDY PREPARATION STRATEGIES HELP REDUCE TEST ANXIETY?

Students grappling with test anxiety often find themselves struggling to focus during exams and encounter difficulties in adequately preparing for their assessments. This pervasive issue can lead to a range of detrimental consequences, such as extended study periods, higher dropout rates at the university level, poor performance in exams, and even adverse physical and psychological […]

MASTERING RELAXATION: TAKING A LONGER EXHALATION FOR ANXIETY RELIEF

In the course of one’s life, it is almost inevitable to encounter distressing situations that trigger feelings of anxiety. Perhaps you have received an email from your supervisor with the ominous subject line “We need to talk,” a message that instantaneously sets off a sense of apprehension. The subsequent anticipation of the impending meeting, along […]