Yoga: An Ally Against Depression

Yoga has been a practice increasingly adopted by people seeking improvements in physical and mental health. Among the reported benefits is the relief of symptoms of depression.
Depression is a mental disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Symptoms include persistent sadness, lack of energy, insomnia or excessive sleep, loss of interest in everyday activities, and feelings of hopelessness.
Yoga can help fight depression in many ways. First, regular yoga practice can help reduce stress levels, which are often linked to the development of depression.
In addition, yoga can also help increase the production of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that are associated with emotional well-being. This can help ease the symptoms of depression and improve your mood.
There are several yoga postures that are especially helpful for people suffering from depression. For example, the Tree Pose (Vrksasana) can help improve emotional balance and the Camel Pose (Ustrasana) can help reduce anxiety.
The important thing is that the practice of yoga is carried out under the guidance of a qualified professional, who can adapt postures and techniques to the individual needs of each practitioner. In some cases, it may be necessary to complement yoga practice with other forms of treatment for depression, such as therapy and medications prescribed by a doctor.