5 Yoga Poses for Depression
Depression often occurs when we get stuck in negative thinking patterns. It makes us feel slow and murky. Yoga is all about intention-setting. The goal is to be 100 percent present during your practice. The combination of physical effort with a focus on breathing and relaxation can help with depression symptoms.
The sequence of poses can be very demanding on the body - certainly ones involving inversions and backbends. Here are 5 pose that you can practice at home to help improve your mood and beat depression.
- Standing Forward Fold
- Downward Facing Dog
- Dolphin
- Upward Facing Bow
- Corpse Pose