Yoga for Mental Health

[Chupacabra 44]

Psychiatrists who are not only pill pushers tend to suggest meditation and mindfulness as two of the best approaches for maintaining mental clarity.

I have another thread on mindfulness which I will update periodically.

Attached is some information on yoga from Dr Kelly Brogan. Dr Brogan is one of my favorite psychiatrists online. She is extremely intelligent and well-educated having attended some of the best universities in the states.

If you have a mental health condition like I do have you ever tried meditation and mindfulness. Please comment on your experience below.

Kundalini Yoga: Change Your Life in 12 Minutes a Day

Dr. Kelly Brogan discusses how you can change your life in just 12 of the 1,440 minutes of your day, by using the ancient science of Kundalini yoga.

kellybroganmd.com

If you practice yoga which specific practice do you use and why? Do you perceive yoga benefits your mental health? Please explain.

 

[Chupacabra 44]

Well, at this rate it looks like my SS yoga class is going to have a pretty sparse attendance level.

 

[Brick In The Wall]

I believe any form of physical activity can be beneficial to mental health. Yoga and meditation can be a great starting point for many.

I feel like these sort of things are more beneficial for people with mild mental health issues. Not to say they can't help people with more severe problems though.

 

[Chupacabra 44]

 

[Giraffey]

Embarrassingly, I've never tried yoga. I work part-time as a hypnotherapist so I'm always recommending various flavours of mindfulness and meditation to clients, along with complementary techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and autogenic training. It's probably worth adding that if you can have someone experienced or professional to talk you through the techniques and guide you, it can be a real benefit. I had a friend who had a (thankfully uncommon) abreaction to mindfulness. Nothing serious, but if you're on your own it without any guidance it can be a scary experience. It certainly put him off mindfulness.

Still, back on topic - having taken a break from working right now I've got time to fill, maybe I need to look into yoga. Ultimately may not be for me (I don't ever remember being that flexible...), but I guess you don't know unless you give it a go.