12-26-2008, 04:10 AM
Yoga can help calm down stress, anxiety and depression, so it is worth a shot. It is not going to be miracle cure, however. You will need to invest significant time into doing it, just doing a few poses here and there isn't going to do the trick. I would recommend trying out a few classes until you find a teacher and style that you like and then start going 3 or 4 times a week. Or hire a private instructor who can help you build a home practice based on your needsThe poses that are reported to be especially beneficial for anxiety and depression are back bends and inversions, but both of those you should learn with a teacher, because they aren't without risk of injury.
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