Home
Depression and Anxiety — No comments
17
Nov 11

Yoga can help people who are coping with depression and anxiety

Yoga can help people who are coping with depression and anxiety.

Yoga can help people who are coping with depression and anxiety.

While some individuals are cool as cucumbers, others are worrywarts. People in the latter category may even have a genetic predisposition to anxiety. However, those who are coping with depression and anxiety can turn to yoga, according to Yahoo! Sports.

One reason why exercise can help alleviate anxiety is that it takes one's mind off of whatever it is that may cause them to worry, according to sports writer K.C. Dermody, who practices yoga as a way to deal with these feelings. Furthermore, she describes yoga as a way to build muscle, support the heart and relax through deep breathing.

Keeping oneself occupied with Oregon yoga classes and other exercises is much healthier than turning to other, less wholesome forms of stress relief, such as alcohol and tobacco.

"Many people find that moderate exercise can work better than an anti-anxiety medication, and women who have a family history of the disorder do particularly well with moderate exercise," Dermody wrote. "For those with no family history, intense activity works better at eliminating or reducing anxiety. For all men, it seems intense exercise works the best."

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health, 13 million American adults practiced yoga within a year of being surveyed in 2007.

People who looked at this item also looked at…

Related items

Depression and Anxiety — No comments
11
Nov 11

Yoga may relieve depression and anxiety symptoms from seasonal changes

Yoga may relieve depression and anxiety symptoms from seasonal changes.

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.

Related items

Weight Loss — No comments
04
Nov 11

Yoga figures heavily in the weight loss plans of many celebs, including Katie Holmes

Yoga figures heavily in the weight loss plans of many celebs, including Katie Holmes

Yoga figures heavily in the weight loss plans of many celebs, including Katie Holmes

Many weight loss plans include the holistic mind-body system of yoga, and for good reason. The Eastern art features deep breathing exercises, tranquil stretches and calming poses to help strengthen the bond between the mental and physical aspects of one's well-being. Millions of Americans practice the regimen on a daily basis because it may not only help them improve their strength and flexibility, but enable them to burn more calories as well.

Countless celebrities regularly engage in yoga to maintain their slender figures. Starlets like Jennifer Aniston and January Jones have been photographed leaving rigorous sessions of yoga with their mats and workout clothes. Recently, the Daily Mail snapped a few shots of Katie Holmes wearing a gray sweatsuit and clutching a pink mat on her way out of a yoga studio in Pittsburgh.

Although her outfit appeared to be relatively comfortable, Holmes' choice of footwear surprised passersby – a pair of high-heeled black boots that did not seem appropriate for the relaxing regimen.

Enthusiasts who are attending Portland yoga classes may want to follow the actress's lead when it comes to loose-fitting clothes, but they should don more comfortable shoes when it is time to engage in the regimen.

People who looked at this item also looked at…

Related items

Weight Loss — No comments
25
Oct 11

Millions of Americans choose to engage in yoga for weight loss

Millions of Americans choose to engage in yoga for weight loss

Millions of Americans choose to engage in yoga for weight loss

Most of us want more out of life, from money and power to love and friendship. But the one thing that nobody wants in excess is body mass. This is one of the reasons why so many people choose weight loss as a New Year's resolution. Getting fit, toned and trim is the goal of countless Americans, millions of whom have turned to the holistic Eastern regimen of yoga to shed unwanted weight.

The program incorporates breathing, meditating, stretching and posing as a way to help individuals feel calmer and more centered. Yoga has helped people who are coping with depression and anxiety, as well as with a number of medical conditions like fibromyalgia and back pain.

The benefits of the regimen don't stop there. In addition to positive physical effects, yoga can strengthen the mind and spirit.

"Yoga is the purest, simplest, easiest and most convenient form of exercise," wrote enthusiast Meera Vasudevan in an article for the Deccan Chronicle. "It is a boon for people of all ages. Irrespective of your age, you can surprise yourself with your level of flexibility, positivity and patience that comes with continuous practice." 

People who looked at this item also looked at…

Related items

Depression and Anxiety — No comments
24
Oct 11

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

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

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.

People who looked at this item also looked at…

Related items

Weight Loss — No comments
19
Oct 11

Weight loss plans that include yoga may be more successful

Weight loss plans that include yoga may be more successful

Weight loss plans that include yoga may be more successful

As the holiday season draws nearer – and with it, the threat of expanding waistlines – millions of Americans are considering weight loss plans to help counterbalance the effects of turkey and pumpkin pie. Including Oregon yoga classes in their fitness regimens may be a good way to keep the pounds off, since studies have shown that the holistic program is slimming as well as calming.

Additionally, the mindfulness system – which features meditation, deep breathing, posing and stretching – may be an ideal activity for people of all ages. From very young children to seniors, the benefits of yoga can apply to anyone who is willing to take a few moments out of their day to relax and look within.

Instructor Tom Manni told the Ashbury Park Press that he has taught students as young as 3 and as old as 92 years of age.

"All of them get so much out of yoga. They keep coming back and bringing friends," he said, quoted by the news source. "There's no doubt that yoga can benefit everyone."

Whether one chooses to engage in yoga at home or in a studio setting, performing the gentle maneuvers can be a good way to trim down and strengthen the body. 

People who looked at this item also looked at…

Related items

Depression and Anxiety — No comments
13
Oct 11

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

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

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.

People who looked at this item also looked at…

Related items

Depression and Anxiety — No comments
06
Oct 11

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

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

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.

Related items

Depression and Anxiety — No comments
26
Sep 11

Laughing yoga may help relieve depression and anxiety symptoms

depression and anxiety symptoms

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. 

Related items

Weight Loss — No comments
23
Sep 11

CME course teaches benefits of yoga for weight loss, lower blood pressure and stress relief

yoga for weight loss

CME course teaches benefits of yoga for weight loss, lower blood pressure and stress relief

Millions of Americans have adopted the holistic mind-body regimen of yoga for weight loss, as well as to relax at the end of a long day or alleviate the pain of numerous medical conditions. Many other individuals who are coping with depression and anxiety have also found relief by engaging in the deep breathing exercises, poses and stretches of the program.

It may come as no surprise, then, that more doctors are considering yoga to be a powerful method of alternative therapy for many ailments. The American Meditation Institute will be presenting a continuing medical education (CME) credit course – which focuses entirely on the mindfulness system – to physicians and healthcare professionals in November.

Entitled "The Heart and Science of Yoga," the class is accredited by the Albany Medical College Office of CME and will be taught by physicians Beth Netter and Anita Burock-Stotts.

According to Leonard Perlmutter, founder of the American Meditation Institute and award-winning author of the book The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom From Fear, this CME course will teach healthcare professionals about the benefits of yoga breathing, meditation and psychology.

"By accrediting this meditation and yoga CME course, the Albany Medical College continues to be a progressive force in mind-body medicine," Perlmutter said. "This accreditation will provide many benefits for the health and well-being of physicians, healthcare professionals and their patients."

The course content is derived from studies conducted by Netter and her colleagues. Some of the research has revealed that yoga enthusiasts experience many positive, long-term changes to their health, including lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol levels, better quality of sleep and reductions in stress. 

Related items

← Older Entries
Newer Entries →