Fight the Monster Called Depression with Yoga

Anxiety disorder and depression are the most common mental ailments people suffer from. Many a time depression goes undetected since many hide it behind a veil of other emotions. Whether it’s losing a job or losing a loved one or any other reason, depression is a disease that has the ability to suck the very soul out of you. It’s difficult to drag yourself out of long bouts of depression, but it’s crucial to do so before you are engulfed by it. Most people undergo psychotherapy and pop medications like crazy just to feel normal again. But there are other ways one can deal with depression and Yoga is one of them.

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Yoga is garnering more and more attention from people who want an effective and safe remedy to deal with problems like stress and depression. There are several different asanas and poses that are beneficial in combating depression. Yoga’s unique teachings and approach have helped many people to deal with their inner demons and extreme depression. The poses, bends, breathing technique etc. have a healing effect on our psyche and helps in our fight with depression. There are some specific asanas that are especially recommended for people who are dealing with depression and anxiety disorder.

Take Charge of Your Life with Yoga

A healthy diet and exercise routine has always been a necessity in combating mental imbalance and physical ailments.  Regular practice of yoga will help you in connecting with your soul and your true self. Yoga combined with meditation can help in eradicating negative thoughts from your mind which is the first step towards pushing depression out of your life. Try to embrace your true self and discard any thoughts before you begin your yoga session.  There are several different asanas that are especially effective in slowly dealing with depression.

Uttanasana
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Shavasana
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Uttanasana(www.cnyhealingarts.com), also known as Forward fold pose is one such asana that when done correctly can help in releasing pent-up anger and frustration. Hold this asana for at least 2-3 minutes and practice it daily. Shavasana, also known as the corpse pose is one of the best yoga poses to deal with negative energy and feelings. Shavasana might not be as complicated as other asanas, but it is definitely one of the most beneficial ones. The calmness and energy that you feel after performing Shavasana is very powerful. It’s known to rejuvenate your mind as well as your body.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, also known as the bridge pose is another effective yoga poses that help in fighting depression. It helps mitigate anxiety and boost your mood while strengthening your core. Other asanas like the Warrior pose, Cobra pose, Child pose etc. are effective in boosting good mental as well as physical health.

It’s important to understand that a healthy diet and exercise routine can do a lot of good to you. How we choose to live our life has a big influence on our feelings and emotions. So, take charge of your life and try to indulge in activities that are healthy and also fun. You cannot combat depression until and unless you have faced your fears and demons and decided to completely eliminate them from your life.

For more information visit the official website of ministry of Ayush: http://www.indianmedicine.nic.in/.

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