RELAXATION

In our previous article, we talked about how yoga can be used as a form of therapy to help with mental health conditions such as ADHD, OCD, PTSD and PTSP. In this article we look more into the benefits of yoga for mood disorders and how it can positively affect cognitive abilities.

Yoga is often seen as a form of practice and stretching that only has a positive impact on our physical health. In this article, we will discuss how yoga can be used as a form of therapy to help with mental health conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pre-Traumatic Stress (PTSP) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Often the most simple and unconscious processes, such as breathing, have the most profound effect on our physical and mental health. The way we feel can direct the way we breathe. However, the way we breathe can also influence changes, positive and negative, in our physical and mental wellbeing.

Mindfulness means to be aware and present in the moment, which today with our busy lives and so many distractions seems very difficult to achieve. For many, we are simply drifting through life, and we find ourselves most of the time being on autopilot. If you would like to change that, and become more aware of your senses, I suggest starting here.

Advanced yoga poses that we discussed in our last article aim at increasing suppleness, decompressing the spine and enhancing circulation. Now, we can slowly introduce expert-level asanas to our routine that will help with muscle and spinal health by building strength, flexibility, and mobility.