Yogic cure for depression

Depression or major depressive disorder is a psychiatric disorder illustrated by an importunate bad mood; slow down in person's usual activities and low morale. Depression is ubiquitous and affects most of the people in their teenage. The inception is generally in early- to mid-adulthood. It can be an once-in-a-lifetime episode or may have several recurrences; it can appear either gradually or unexpectedly; and can either last for a few days or be a life-long disorder.

The more intense, short-period type major depression and the long-term but less severe form (dysthymia) are the two major types of depression. A third form of depression called reactive depressives which refer to a depressive reaction to a particular life event (such as a death of loved ones, unemployment, or any other personal failure). Mind loses its symmetry when any external or internal trouble damages it ruthlessly. Therefore, its operation gets distorted and its synchronization with body begins to weaken slowly and steadily. Then the problem becomes twofold.

• curing the mental depression
• maintaining the mental health

Yoga provides answers for both the problems. The methodological processes described in patanjali's yoga are mentioned below

• Yama = control and discipline
• Niyama = rules and methods
• Asanas = Body postures
• Pranayama = breathing techniques
• Pratyahara = taking proper action
• Dharana = concentration
• Dhyana = meditation
• Samadhi = contemplation

Yoga has its limitations and not all mental depressions can be cured with yoga. The limitation becomes imperative because it is assumed that those going to practice yoga, have the mental capability to understand its principles and are in physical condition to perform the practices or atleast they should have the willingness to follow the yoga teacher.

During the first week of practice, they can start with suryanamaskar asana and uttanpada asana. The method of practicing will be mentioned in any good yoga books. Generally it is best to start under the supervision of yoga teacher. Suryanamaskar is a simple exercise which anybody can do. It is a cycle of 12 postures which strengthens all the major muscle groups, blood flow and circulation is increased and with regular practice you'll gain stability, flexibility and grace. Uttanpada asana has a great curative and corrective effect in the waist and hip joints. Most importantly it strengthens the spinal cord, energizes the inner cells and activates the whole nervous system. Four rounds of each of the above two asanas is enough.

During the second week, they can add the following Asanas

• Paschimotta asana = rejuvenates nervous system, glands of abdominal area
• Bhujanga asana = corrects spinal disorders, abdominal disorders
• Trikona asana = improves spinal cord and mental attentiveness

After practicing all the asanas, take rest by practicing shava asana.

During the third week onwards, you can gradually add either all the Asanas given below or choose the Asana which you are comfortable to perform

• Sarvanga asana = this is considered as Asana for whole body
• Dhanur asana = activates the glands
• Hala asana = nourishes sex glands, nervous system
• Matsya asana = corrects breathing problems, disorders of spine

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