Yoga Poses That Help Ease Depression

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Introduction

Yoga is one of the least complex methods and has been long used to cure symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. 

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It helps clear your mind and body of tension and stress. The rhythmic breathing patterns help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and ease chronic pain.

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Tip

Here are five easy yoga poses that help ease depression:

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Child pose

Doing this pose for a few minutes everyday will help you release body stress, and connect with your body and mind.

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Bridge pose

This powerful stretch pose is known to "open up your heart" increasing your focus and clarity and giving happy feeling.

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Downward dog

As this is an inverted pose, it helps bring more blood flow to the brain, which is known to clear your head and release stress.

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Seated meditation

This pose helps reduce the stress from your back, it has a soothing effect on your mind and alleviates anxiety.

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Cobra pose

Usually done at the end of a yoga session, this simple yet effective pose helps clear your head and gather your thoughts and help with sleep.

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