While you may feel good at the end of a regular yoga class, it doesn't specifically address the issue at hand- that you're working with a surplus of nervous energy.

The 20-minute practices in this program assume you've got energy to burn so they begin in an energetic way and make their way down to the floor. They also include exercises to help release the anxious energy that's accumulated in your body over time. So by the end you'll feel more balanced and relaxed than a regular class.

Absolutely. In fact, I would encourage it. When you're suffering from excess nervous energy, it's important to do a little something every day to let it go and get back into balance. That's why these practices are just 20-minutes - so you can make time to do them without rescheduling your whole day.

I didn't make any assumptions in this program about who you are, other than someone ready to sleep better, feel more calm and get your focus back. The instruction is specific and deliberate; accessible to every one, no matter your previous experience. Brand new beginners to yoga or meditation are very welcome.

That being said it's important to listen to your body and make adjustments or modifications to positions if they don't feel right for you.

I'm not a doctor. I can't diagnose a person or prescribe a treatment plan for health conditions. I'm a yoga teacher. And what I can do is sharing the approach yoga takes when you're body is out of balance and feeling very anxious and teach you some techniques to self-soothe and calm yourself. If you have a diagnosis from your doctor, as always, it's best to check with them first before trying any exercise program.

That being said, this program will teach you some breathing techniques, focusing meditations and movements to release tension in the body and offer you a daily practice that I hope will help diminish the symptoms of your anxiety and help you get back to doing what's important.

No problem! While this program is a 10-day program and you'll receive a daily email and video, you can start this whenever you like and go at your own pace. Personally, I am a slow digester of programs like this. I like to spend a few days with each practice before I move on to the next.

While a yoga mat is helpful and comfortable for practice, it's not necessary. You could work on a carpet or other kind of exercise mat so when you stand on all fours, your hands and knees don't hurt. Some practices will use some yoga props, particularly during restorative yoga, but household pillows and cushions work fine.

You don't need to consider yourself an anxious person to benefit from this program. Maybe you're just looking to learn more about yoga. Maybe you're undergoing a lot of stress but don't have time for full classes. Maybe you want to see the beaches of Costa Rica in the meditations. Either way, this program is fairly gentle and safe, whether you're technically anxious or not.

If you're feeling very stressed but feel over-tired, have little energy and can hardly get through the day many days, you might want to consider my YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF program instead.