Emotionally Overwhelmed? This Advice Can Help You Navigate It.

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If there’s one thing we’ve found while flipping through thousands of pages of Yoga Journal archives dating back to 1975, it’s that there are endless opportunities to apply lessons from yoga to life right now. Especially when the world is chaotic, you haven’t made it to your mat in weeks, and your thoughts resemble a frenzied ping- pong match with no clear winner. These articles deliver ways to cope that meet you exactly where you are.

The following curated playlist features some of our favorite archive articles that explain how to support yourself during those intense moments in life—whether you want to find a way to sit with difficult emotions, calm your nerves, or learn how to actually relax in Savasana. Interested in listening to an article not included on this playlist? Look for the “listen” option under the headline of select stories across our site. You can also do the same across our sister publications, including Outside, Run, Ski, Climbing, Triathlete, and Backpacker.

Listen to Our Favorite Articles on Navigating Overwhelm

1. How to Quiet Your Mind, According to Yoga

In the Yoga Sutras, Pantanjali says that yoga is “the resolution of the agitations of the mind.” This article gives a step-by-step guide for moving toward that.

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2. This Breathing Technique Can Help You Calm Nerves and Quiet Emotions

Pranayama (breathwork) isn’t just inhaling and exhaling—it’s an art form. The more you practice, the more it’ll teach you about regulating your emotions.

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3. How You Can Learn to Face Any of Life’s Challenges With More Resilience

When you’re under stress, you can succumb to “anger, fear, and depression,” writes Sally Kempton. Or you can practice self-inquiry and transform pain into growth.

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4. How to See Yourself for Who You Truly Are

When you realize that you are so much greater than your struggles and circumstances, you can tap into a much more aligned sense of self. Here’s how.

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5. This Beloved Pose Is One of the Most Difficult in All of Yoga

Ah, Savasana. It’s meant to be the ultimate pose for relaxation, but how do you tap into that when you’re overwhelmed by stress and mental chatter? This article shows you.

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