Yoga

#Yoga for Depression: Dr. Mason Turner, Chief of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, said yoga therapy combines meditation and adds in a physical component, both of which are important in combating depression. The meditative qualities bring the person into the present mindset and allows them to clear their minds. The physical aspect helps aid the body-mind connection, which is very important in depression. “Yoga is also something that can be very powerful in the treatment of depression,” Dr. Turner said. Even if yoga isn’t a person’s forte, he said, the meditative and physical qualities are important in helping a person overcome depression.  “There are many different ways to get there,” Dr. Turner said. “There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.” How Yoga Helps: Anxiety Relief.  A 2010 Boston University study showed that 12 weeks of yoga could help to reduce anxiety and increase gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels in the brain (low levels of GAB...