More and more research is being done on yoga for depression and anxiety. These studies continue to show that yoga can be part of an effective depression management program. The video “The Science Behind Yoga” discusses a variety of benefits yoga practitioners experience.
In a study done by Uebelacker et al. (2017), the authors found that yoga class participants not only reduced depression symposiums but also kept them off at a 3 and 6 month follow up while increasing mastery in social roles.
In my depression management skills group we’ve had a number of discussions about finding healthy ways to cope with depression while working with low levels of motivation. Our group determined that having a few videos to do in the privacy of their home would be a helpful start. Here are a some videos to get you started.
Mindful Chair Yoga: Beginner Practice
Feel like it’s time to invest in some gear? Ready for a mat? Blocks? A strap or 2? Check out these products and see what might make your practice more comfortable and more enjoyable. Because we both know when it comes down to it these are the 2 things that will actually get you to DO your yoga practice!
Interested in more topics like this? Try these articles from past posts:
Looking to better understand the body and mind connection? Try: Body Mindfulness
Or how our bodies need to stretch to stay healthy? Try: Flexibility Training
Just looking for more ways to move today and beat depression symptoms? Try: 10 Ways to Move Your Body Today.
Reference: Uebelacker LA, et al. (2017). Adjunctive yoga v. health education for persistent major depression: a randomized controlled trial. Psychol Med.m, Apr 6:1-13. doi: 10.1017/S0033291717000575. [Epub ahead of print]
Featured Image Photo: Getty Images / 7 Ways to Ease Into Yoga – aarp.org
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