The Seasonal Affective Disorder Struggle Is Real. Yoga Can Help

Even if it hasn't been a particularly cold winter where you live, these short days can still contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka SAD. It's not unusual for a bad case of the winter blues to kick in right after the holidays. Yoga for depression expert Amy Weintraub shared some of her methods for using yoga to counteract SAD. Hope they help!

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us The Seasonal Affective Disorder Struggle Is Real. Yoga Can Help Even if it hasn't been a particularly cold winter where you live, these short days can still contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka SAD. It's not unusual for a bad case of the winter blues to kick in right after the holidays. Yoga for depression expert Amy Weintraub shared some of her methods for using yoga to counteract SAD. Hope they help! Ann Pizer Yoga Expert How Yoga Can Help People With Seasonal Affective Disorder   Amy Weintraub’s suggestions are based on stimulating the pineal gland in the brain where melatonin is produced, as well as working to counter the hunched posture we so often assume in winter. Do note that these poses will work best when done as a part of a consistent yoga practice   READ NOW 10 Poses of Warming Winter Yoga    When the daylight hours are short and the cold weather seems to stretch on interminably, there’s a tendency to want to wrap yourself in a blanket and put your legs up the wall until spring comes. And while restorative practices have their place, I prefer to resist the temptation to hibernate with vigorous yoga that builds heat from within. READ NOW Change Your Routine With Side Plank Variations   If you're sick of your ab work routine (or you're thinking, "what ab work routine?") I just added a bunch of new side plank variations. You're welcome, I think! READ NOW Rediscovering Knees, Chest, and Chin Pose - Ashtanga Namaskara   Is it just me, or does it seem like no one teaches knees, chest, chin anymore? People are in such a rush start doing chaturanga that this nice little warm-up/strengthening/backbending pose has fallen by the wayside. Let's bring it back! READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Drinks That Can Ruin Your Diet • Top 5 Sources of Added Sugar That Will Ruin Your Diet • What Medications Work for PTSD? • What to Eat During Long Runs • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Does Alcohol Cancel the Benefits of Your Workout? • The Sugar You're Eating Without Even Knowing It • 15 Foods That Are Surprisingly High in Sodium Advertisement About Yoga  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Yoga newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.