Now let me ask you something. Are you Stressed or Depressed?
Recent research in the United States found that three gentle sessions yoga a week can for instance walking. Besides, low levels of GABA are associated with various anxiety disorders, and depression.
Factors like the recent credit crunch and job market on top of raising a family, relationships, studies and similar can take a toll on all of us, Stress is a similar occurrence in today’s society. Pranayamas and Asanas, together the ‘language of the body’ help us get to know our innermost being, and control over ourselves through learning to control our body. Our minds are constantly racing from one thought to another and tiring themselves out in the process! Yoga clears the mind. Now regarding the aforementioned fact… Yogic philosophy also plays an important role in achieving a more optimistic outlook. Regular practising of yoga can change the way in which a person views the world and their attitude towards achieving goals and success rather than failure.