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Yoga benefits in depression

I am suffering from depression sice last 5 years. I have taken laots of alopethic medicines but it did not help.which exercise should i do?Which yoga?
(14 Nov 2007)

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Yoga benefits to treat depression 

Depression is a malady that impairs the strength and vitality of the individual and gradually saps away the energy of the person suffering from it. By good fortune, yoga will help you to regain your lost vitality and stabilize your mental health to a great extent than modern medication.

Hatha Yoga has been widely researched, studied and proven to show results in treating depression. The benefits of practicing Hatha yoga far outweigh any other forms of alternative therapy in treating depression. Pranayama in itself is solely responsible for helping to normalize the mind and body connection and through its persuasive breathing techniques and meditative practices you will be able to reduce the stress anxiety and get rid of all forms of negative feelings. Studies done on sudarshan kriya, which is a type of Pranayama, have revealed that sudarshan kriya has established the highest rates of success in treating depression.

Achieving the right breathing technique is extremely vital to yoga and it holds the key to solving most disorders and ailments. It is more important to learn the right method of breathing than concern about how to achieve a particular asana. It is imperative that you get in touch with a yoga center as you will slowly yet surely get rid of depressive thoughts through regular practice.

answered by C D on 6 Jun 2008, 4:07:38

 

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