Yoga
Warrior 2
(Virabhadrasana II)
Stand with the feet wide apart and the
hands on the hips. Turn one foot out to
the side so that the feet are 90 degrees to
each other. Bend the knee over the ankle
of the foot that is turned out. Inhale and lift
the arms up parallel to the floor. Relax the
shoulders and gaze over the back of the
hand. Hold for three breaths, then inhale
back up and repeat on the other side. Do
two on each side.
Affirmation: I am strong and centred in
the now.
Yoga
Reverse Triangle
(Parivrtta Trikonasana)
Stand with the feet leg distance apart. Turn
one foot to the right and the left foot in
slightly so that it is at 45 degrees to the right
foot. Inhale the arms up and then exhale
twist round to the right and place the left
hand lightly on the right leg. The right arm
stretched up as you look up to the hand (if
there is any strain on the neck then just look
to the side or floor). Hold for three breaths
and then inhale back up and repeat on the
other side. Do this twice on each side.
Affirmation: I release the past (exhale)
and stand firm in the present (inhale).
Yoga
Yoga Roll
Start sitting with the knees bent. Hug the
legs. Inhale and then exhale roll back.
Inhale roll up and exhale roll down.
Continue this as many times as you like.
Affirmation: I roll happily with life
(inhale/exhale).
Pranayama
Bee Breath
(Bramari Breath)
Sitting in a comfortable position. Inhale
deeply and then exhale as slowly as possible
whist making a hum sound with the mouth
closed (like a bee). Inhale again and repeat.
A great breath to do to cheer the whole
being (we rarely hum when we are sad, so
this can make us more cheerful!). Do this for
10-15mins.
Affirmation: I am happy and joyful in
every moment.Nutrition
Let go of processed and refined foods for
a while and see if this helps your mood
to change for the better. Making some
meals and smoothies using fresh
vegetables and fruits will really help, plus
adding proteins and healthy fats too.
Extra vitamin B and D is beneficial, as is
supplementing a healthy diet with a good
quality multivitamin and perhaps someanti stress factors. St Johns Wort is an
excellent anti-depressant alternative to
conventional medication, however ideally
this should be taken under the advice of a
qualified herbalist.What your body is saying
Of course, there can be many reasons for
the onset of depression, and those reasons
do tend to be very personal and individual.
However, this is also a time for you to
connect with the darker side of self and for
you to feel/connect with the reason your
light is dimmer than the dazzling love light
you really are. Perhaps your depression
has a positive meaning to it. What could
this state be saying to you? Are you meant
to see another aspect of yourself and
to discover your whole self? What is the
opposite of your feeling? Dark cannot exist
without light, light cannot exist without dark.
Embrace all aspects of yourself, and with
yoga you can work towards finding your light
again. You know it exists, and your inner
wisdom knows how to find it. Trust and know
there is light to be found within you, and this
is now your exciting journey.Sarah Swindlehurst is the founder of The
Yogic Prescription. If there is a particular
ailment or issue you would like covered
in OM please e-mail her at: sarah@
theyogicprescription.comom body
Warrior 2
(Virabhadrasana II)