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Nov 11

Yoga may relieve depression and anxiety symptoms from seasonal changes

Outside of the seasonal holidays, people may not feel particularly festive around the autumn or winter. The shorter amounts of sunlight can induce depression and anxiety symptoms for people who are prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as reported by The Oregonian. However, Oregon yoga classes may provide relief.

Between 4 to 6 percent of Americans experience SAD, while 20 percent of people have milder symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Wintertime symptoms may include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, a desire to be alone and weight gain.

Medical experts theorize that SAD may be tied to both decreases in the amount of sunlight as well as vitamin D, which the body produces after the bare skin is exposed to sunlight, according to the news source.

"I've lived here 21 years and I would say easily 15 to 20 of those years I suffered with SAD," said Mary Agnes Prosser, as quoted in The Oregonian. However, she started to feel better after combining vitamin D supplements with yoga exercises performed outdoors.

There are other natural ways patients with SAD can help alleviate their symptoms, nutritionist Gloria Scalzo told the Oregonian. These can include increasing one's intake of whole grains and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing caffeine, alcohol and junk-food consumption.

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Oct 11

Yoga classes may be a great method of depression and anxiety treatment

When you think of different types of depression and anxiety treatment, medications and doctors' visits may come to mind. Although these traditional methods can be helpful in alleviating symptoms of emotional disorders, attending Portland yoga classes may be a great way to improve one's chances of getting well soon.

The holistic mind-body regimen features meditation, stretching, posing and deep breathing. These exercises can help enhance one's physical, mental and emotional well-being while enabling one to feel calmer and more centered.

Instructor Joan Nichols told the Penfield Post that yoga can help people from all walks of life feel more confident and empowered.

"It can help anybody in any situation, on and off the mat," she said, quoted by the news source. "Every day I get to come [into my yoga studio] and it feels like Christmas."

Recently, Nichols taught yoga sessions to the local basketball team to help them prevent injuries and strengthen their bodies.

Incorporating yoga into one's fitness regimen can be an effective way to alleviate depressive symptoms and enhance flexibility.

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Oct 11

Yoga is a type of depression and anxiety treatment that can soothe the soul

Engaging in the breathing exercises, poses and stretches of yoga can be an effective method of depression and anxiety treatment. Many individuals who struggle with mental and emotional disorders have turned to the holistic Eastern regimen for relief. The program can help those with feelings of sadness and hopelessness feel more optimistic, grounded and centered. This is one of the reasons why so many Oregon residents have turned to Portland yoga classes to help them enhance their mental and physical well-being.

There is usually something for everyone when it comes to yoga. However, it may take some people a little more time to appreciate the benefits of the regimen. Delfina Bonilla-Cassel is one such individual. According to an article she penned for AnnArbor.com, her mother introduced her to yoga when she was a child, but initially she was not impressed.

However, Bonilla-Cassel eventually warmed up to the program as an adult when a friend gave her a yoga DVD.

"Unlike the last experience, that video turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable 20-minute experience. I even felt invigorated afterward," she wrote in the article. "That little DVD stayed with me all throughout college, helping me through many a stressful exam cramming study period."

Sticking to a regimen like yoga can pay dividends far into the future in terms of better health and inner peace.

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Oct 11

Yoga can be a useful method of coping with depression and anxiety

Coping with depression and anxiety often relies on a combination of having a supportive network of friends, seeking prompt medical treatment and engaging in a holistic regimen that promotes inner peace. A program like yoga, which is included in the weight loss plans of countless Americans, can help those with emotional disorders stay calm, grounded and centered.

This may be one reason why so many companies across the U.S. are offering yoga classes to employees, since the gentle Eastern regimen can promote mental well-being as well as increased productivity. Yoga is also cropping up at many universities, where students are often in need of a little rest and relaxation.

The Aurora Sentinel reports that people attending medical school are increasingly relying on the tranquil breathing exercises, soothing poses and refreshing stretches to help them better manage their responsibilities. One campus, for example, is offering yoga classes at lunchtime to improve students' well-being.

"I think it's a great indicator that there is a lot of interest to stay healthy and use physical activity to stay healthy," said Jim Ellis, who directs the school's health and wellness center, quoted by the news source.

Taking a few moments out of one's day to practice the rejuvenating maneuvers of yoga can help many people achieve inner peace.

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Sep 11

Laughing yoga may help relieve depression and anxiety symptoms

If you suffer from depression and anxiety symptoms, you know firsthand how frightening, uncomfortable and debilitating they may be. Leading a life full of fear and sadness is no way to live, which is one reason why so many people who struggle with mental illness choose to engage in yoga as a way to find inner peace.

The Eastern art has helped countless Westerners feel more grounded, centered and complete in a hectic world rife with tension and anxiety. A holistic mind-body regimen focusing on breathing exercises, poses and stretches, the program can enhance flexibility, strengthen the body and calm the mind in order to help one achieve optimal well-being.

Although some people practice yoga for weight loss, the majority of enthusiasts choose the mindfulness system to help themselves relieve stress. Adding laughter – which is known to have many positive effects on both mind and body – can make yoga a truly powerful preventative against depressive symptoms.

According to yoga instructor Le Anh Son, who incorporates giggles and chuckles into every one of the classes he introduced in Vietnam, "the biggest impact that [laughing yoga] has on society is it makes people more friendly, creates a friendly society where people have the habit of being friendly, to smile to each other," quoted by the Times of India.

He added that there is a Vietnamese saying that goes: "A good laugh is equal to 10 prescriptions of medicine."

Chortling and guffawing during a gentle session of yoga may be just what stressed or anxious individuals need to feel more relaxed. Uttering a few hearty laughs while stretching, meditating, breathing and posing may enable them to feel calmer and alleviate symptoms of depression.

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Sep 11

Yoga can help soothe depression and anxiety symptoms

Depression and anxiety symptoms can be stressful, frightening and debilitating. Experiencing tension and sadness on a regular basis may significantly reduce an individual's quality of life. According to a popular article currently trending on CNN, nearly half of the adults who participated in a survey reported that although they experienced depressive symptoms, they did not seek medical help because they were afraid that the doctor would reveal their condition to employers. Additionally, many of these people said they did not want to be prescribed antidepressants.

Study co-author Richard Kravitz, a professor of internal medicine at the University of California, Davis, explained that the fact that 43 percent of participants hid their depression from their doctors highlights the need for practitioners to discuss mood problems during routine checkups.

The team surveyed a total of 1,054 California residents over the phone about their general health, access to medical care and family histories of mental illness.

"The primary care sector cares for a majority of patients with mental health conditions in America, and we know that depression is undertreated everywhere," Kravitz told the news source. "The number one reason for that is because recognition of depression starts with disclosure from the patient."

People who struggle with depression should seek immediate attention for their illness. In some cases, doctors may not need to prescribe drugs. Instead, the patient may opt for a natural method of stress relief such as yoga. The holistic mind-body regimen features breathing exercises, stretches and poses that can help reduce tension.

The soothing program is associated with many benefits. While some Americans choose to engage in yoga for weight loss, others depend on its gentle maneuvers to help them alleviate pain, relieve anxiety and achieve a sense of inner peace.

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Aug 11

Those seeking treatment for depression and anxiety may find it in yoga

Those who have engaged in yoga for weight loss understand that the holistic mind-body regimen has benefits far beyond the merely physical. The soothing art, which originated centuries ago in Asia, is very much a mental exercise that can calm and strengthen the mind. This is why countless individuals seeking treatment for depression and anxiety adopt the deep breathing exercises, poses and stretches of the program.

Here are several ways in which yoga can enhance and support your mental well-being.

1. Do you struggle with negative behaviors like procrastination, self-judgment and dissatisfaction? According to yoga enthusiast Erin Wheeler, "this mind of ours can create such beauty in this world, but the mind can also create a lot of internal and external darkness," quoted by the Temple Terrace Patch. Performing yoga may help individuals move beyond such negativity and strive for their full potential with confidence.

2. Attaining inner tranquility is the first step toward harmony and contentment. Breathing deeply and meditating on a regular basis can soothe the mind, enabling it to let go of each day's frustrations and remember the important things in life.

3. Engaging in routine relaxation wards off depressive symptoms. Yoga helps regulate practitioners' moods, as well as reduce tension and anxiety.

4. Yoga strengthens one's inner resolve. In Wheeler's case, the holistic regimen helps her stay centered and feel powerful. "Breath is my sword, my gaze and focus are my armor and the postures are my endurance for battle," she wrote in her article.

5. Inspiring yourself with the calming exercises can help you inspire others. Countless yoga enthusiasts are known for their selflessness. Many of them volunteer and give back to their communities, sending goodwill to others. A mind at peace with itself is often a generous one.

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Jul 11

Scientists treat depression and anxiety symptoms with yoga

Though fairly common, anxiety disorders are nothing to dismiss. Suffering from excess stress or inner turmoil can lead to depression, apathy and social withdrawal, all of which can intensify your anxiety. As a way to mitigate these problems, scientists have been looking into using yoga to treat depression and anxiety symptoms.

For instance, a study conducted at the Pacifica Graduate Institute found that participants experienced significant reductions in their anxiety after taking yoga for an extended period of time. By contrast, individuals who practiced aikido – a strenuous martial art – saw no discernible change in their symptoms.

Similarly, a study published in the journal European Psychiatry determined that yoga may help women with generalized anxiety disorder feel better and improve their sense of well-being.

Researchers from Iran's Tabriz University of Medical Sciences asked women with the condition to take six weeks of yoga classes or to watch movies on a regular basis. Overall, coping with depression and anxiety was easier for those who engaged in stretching, deep breathing, posing and meditation, the team said.

This may be one reason why some mental health professionals are looking for ways to incorporate yoga-based supplementary treatments into traditional psychological therapies. In a recently published text, titled Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy, researchers noted that there are many ways to weave yoga into a counseling regimen.

They noted that yoga may be taught to patients either during therapy session or in the times between. This holistic mind-body regimen may help anxious or depressed individuals feel a sense of relief in the short term, and it may also give them a method of long-term decompression and relaxation, the book noted.

Many Americans could benefit from such complementary solutions. Approximately 29 percent of U.S. adults will suffer from an anxiety disorder in their lifetimes, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Jul 11

IBS patients turn to yoga to relieve depression and anxiety symptoms

Depression and anxiety symptoms are common among individuals who suffer from chronic conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is why they may benefit from practicing yoga. The holistic mind-body regimen originated in the East many centuries ago. Although individuals engage in the breathing techniques, meditating, stretching and posing for a variety of reasons – such as those who do yoga for weight loss – the program is frequently used as a method of relieving pain for numerous ailments.

According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, practicing yoga may be an effective way to treat IBS, the Times Colonist reports.

Researchers evaluated a total of 75 women who suffered from the digestive disorder. These participants reported experiencing bouts of abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea and bloating, and had not found success with traditional treatments such as antidiarrheal medication or fiber supplements.

The study subjects were randomly assigned to either undergo mindfulness training or to attend an IBS support group over a period of eight weeks.

At the end of two months, those who had engaged in mindfulness classes – which included meditation, gentle poses and stretches – reported greater reductions in pain and discomfort, compared to women who had gone to the support group.

"This randomized, controlled trial demonstrated that mindfulness training has a substantial therapeutic effect on bowel symptom severity, improves health-related quality of life and reduces distress," said lead researcher Susan Gaylord, quoted by the news source.

She and her colleagues suggested that in the future, yoga and meditation may be prescribed as a form of natural therapy to address the symptoms of IBS.

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Jul 11

Performing yoga at the office can be a great treatment for depression and anxiety

Work can be very fulfilling and rewarding, but it generally takes a great deal of time and effort. As a result, employees across the nation are often tired, stressed out and frustrated. The pressure of meeting deadlines and the boss's expectations can send tension sky-high. Many overworked individuals seek a natural treatment for depression and anxiety in the form of yoga, a holistic Eastern art that enhances multiple aspects of one's health simultaneously.

The mind-body regimen has a wide range of benefits. Some people practice yoga for weight loss, while others try to enhance their flexibility and strength. Meanwhile, many enthusiasts look to the relaxing program for its mood-boosting effects. Feeling better about oneself can lead to greater productivity in the office.

When one thinks of yoga, the image of a studio lined with colorful mats may come to mind first. However, the regimen is very flexible, in that it can be performed virtually anywhere. Enthusiasts have engaged in the gentle exercises at home, at school or during lunch breaks at work. In fact, yoga is a very office-friendly activity because it can be done in one's chair.

Rediff recently presented a series of poses that can be performed without leaving one's desk. One position encourages employees to raise the right leg and straighten it at the knee, holding for a count of five seconds before releasing and raising the other leg. A variation of this technique calls for hugging the raised knee to the chest, exhaling deeply.

Those with back pain or tension from typing at a computer all day may want to perform a pose in which they twist gently from side to side, stretching the muscles for a count of up to 30 seconds.

Engaging in yoga can be a great way for tired employees to stay limber and flexible during the stressful work day.

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