Dr Lark.com: Yoga Pose for Depression Relief

April 8, 2004

Depression

Yoga Pose for Depression Relief

This exercise helps relieve emotional tension and

frustration. By helping release emotional upset locked in the muscles,

side rolls promote a sense of relaxation, mental balance, and improved

energy and vitality.

• Lie on your back with your hands interlaced

  under you neck.

• As you inhale, bend and lift your right leg.
• Then exhale and roll on your left side, with

  your knee touching the ground. As you do this, release a sigh.

• As you inhale, return to your original position.
• Repeat this 10 times, alternating sides.
• Then relax on your back for 1 minute.

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