5 Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder Through Yoga.



Stress levels around the world are on the rise. In order to deal with this, relaxation and stress reduction therapies have sprung up from everywhere.

The first thing to remember when depression hits during the Holiday Season is to remember that you are not alone. Many people encounter mood disorders during the festive season.

Yoga instruction is no longer just a fringe population idea. It is now a mainstream fitness methodology. Yoga certifications are now available from many places in North America.

It is just too much. We are hit with advertising, swelling budgets for gift giving and other activitie with euphoria everywhere. It is quite unnatural to suddenly swell into a merry mood when the harsh reality of life is here as well. Here are five ways to beat the seasonal affective disorder:

As a result of this, yoga instructors are now available everywhere.

  1. Breathe and stretch. Proper breathing techniques taught to you by a qualified instructor can relieve a lot of anxiety.
  2. Each gym now offers yoga classes from certified yoga instructors.

  3. Good posture is a must. When we stand and walk straight our backs will thank us. Also our breathing improves and we are feeling pretty good about ourselves.
  4. Its time we understood what this is all about and where we are going with respect to the fitness industry.

  5. See a personal trainer to schedule a fitness program that is tuned to your body, mind and spirit. Most trainers give free consultations.
  6. The word yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning joining or union. What are we joining?

  7. Give yourself time off for good behaviour. It is okay to just sit at home and chill. Try to schedule down time.
  8. The human being consists of several entities commonly referred to as body-mind-spirit. An integrated human being is the goal of yoga. We are joining the different pieces of the human being to make an integrated, holistic being that is attuned to one goal. The body, mind and spirit are all integrated with a common attitude and viewpoint… [read more]

  9. Make sure you schedule your shopping trips when the population will be low. Most malls open early during the season. Try shopping first thing in the morning. The sales staff will be fresh too.


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One Response to “5 Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder Through Yoga.”
8 August, 2007, 9:20 pm

Loki17 :


“As a result of this, yoga instructors are now available everywhere.”

A good first step is to make sure they actually know something about Yoga.

Many don’t have the first idea!

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