The practice of Yoga as an aid to .......................

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Yoga, it's teachings and application can assist individuals who

suffer from depression..It needs to be remembered that

depression and it's mainifestations vary....Some individuals who

suffer from depression may be borderline with other emotional

disorders..they may be so hopelessly lost, that they need

something to get them to a level where they can understand what

Yoga is all about...Other people sometimes mistake depression

for a lack of energy and enthusiasm, chronic sadness, fatigue, or

just difficulty dealing with the challenges and dissapointments of

life and living..........Certainly, the sincere and persistent practice

of meditation, with an understanding of the philosophy behind the

practice will bring benefits........Hatha yoga is also an effective

practice in dealing with depression, but again it is important to

remember that Depression is

varied................Other aspects of life, which may not be

addressed in all

Yoga schools and traditions are also helpful in dealing with sad

feelings, low energy and mild forms of depression.......diet, leisure

activities, sleep habits..............If an individual wants to develop

and

cultivate a new state of mind, there are no quick and easy

answers...it

takes effort, and time, compassion, understanding and nurturing

from others.......