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Millions of people all over the global are suffering with depression, a mental health disorder. Many people use complementary therapies like yoga to manage symptoms even when conventional treatments like counselling and medication can be successful.
Yoga is a holistic discipline that combines physical poses, breathing exercises, and meditation to enhance general wellbeing. Yoga has been demonstrated in studies to be a useful strategy for lowering depressive symptoms, elevating mood, and enhancing sensations of peace and relaxation.
Yoga can be an effective treatment for a variety of physical and emotional disorders, including depression. Current research indicates that yoga can boost energy, aid with anxiety and sadness, and be a self-soothing practise akin to meditation and relaxation exercises.
“Like a plant, the human mind is a living, breathing entity that needs regular maintenance to thrive. Sunlight, water, nutrient-rich soil, and fertiliser are essential for plants. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness training are spiritual practises that can help people create a good view on life.
The following three yoga poses can be used to combat anxiety.
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Mountain pose)
When performing Surya namaskar, the yoga asana is known as downward dog pose because it resembles a dog stretching its body. It strengthens the lungs, promotes digestion, energises and relaxes the body, and relieves exhaustion by soothing the mind. It also improves blood circulation between the shoulder blades and the spine, is good for the respiratory system.
A detached retina or weak eye capillaries should be avoided, and performing this pose if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, diarrhoea, are pregnant in your third trimester, have an injury to your arms, hips, shoulders, or back.
Steps to be followed
- Standing straight and with your feet paired.
- Kneel down and put your hands on the ground.
- Keep the arms and thighs parallel to the floor.
- The muscles at the back of your legs will stretch.
- Breathe deeply.
- After a minute or two, come up from your position.
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge pose)
The words “setu” (which means bridge) and “bandha,” which means lock or bound, are taken from Sanskrit. It calms the brain, extends the chest, neck, and spine, strengthens the back muscles, and releases back tension. If you have a neck injury or back problems, you should avoid it. This pose should only be done by expectant mothers with a doctor’s permission during the third trimester.
Steps to be followed
- On your back, lie down.
- Maintaining a hip-distance spacing while bending your knees
- Take a deep breath in and slowly lift your lower, middle, and upper back off the floor with your arms by your side, palms facing down.
- Hold this position right now for around a minute, then release it while exhaling.
Balasana (Child’s pose)
In Balasana, the body mimics the position of a fetus in the womb. Known as a relaxation pose, it helps relieve back pain. It also helps eliminate stress and anxiety by relieving tension from the chest, waist, and shoulders. In addition,it helps you breathe easier and has a calming effect on the body and mind.
It is recommended that pregnant women, those suffering from joint pain, high blood pressure, knee injuries, or those suffering from diarrhea should not practice the asanas.
Steps to be followed
- Sit with your heels on the floor.
- Keep your knees and feet flat on the floor.
- Slowly lean forward so your forehead touches the floor.
Exhale and place both hands at your sides, palms touching the floor. - Slowly draw in your chest.
- Remain in this position for 45 seconds to a minute and continue to breathe.
