How yoga change our lives

My short story about how yoga helped me to overcome depression

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More studies are using randomized controlled trials to look at the relationship between yoga and depression. Randomized controlled trials are the best ways to verify study results. According to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, recent studies suggest that yoga can:

  • reduce the impact of stress
  • help with anxiety and depression
  • be a self-soothing technique similar to meditation, relaxation, and exercise
  • improve energy

Yoga is a physical exercise that involves different body poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. The therapy may help with depression and your symptoms, such as difficulty concentrating or loss of energy.

Many people use yoga therapy to manage:
  1. mental and emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, or depression
  2. conditions and disorders, such as ongoing low back pain
  3. chronic or long-term pain
  4. overall health and well-being
You can find yoga classes at fitness studios, hospitals, and local community centers.The classes can be gentle or challenging, depending on the style.
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