Yoga for Mental Health

Yoga has always been a practice devoted to mental health. In the Yoga sutras considered to be the original yogic text, written by Patanjali, it is defined as yogas citta vitti nirodha, which literally translates as “yoga causes the cessation of fluctuating consciousness in the mind”.

Basically, this means yoga keeps the mind focused and frees the elements of worry, doubt and restlessness helping to promote complete mental harmony.

The Rarest Gem decided to run this class with a teacher who has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. In her experience nothing has been more effective than yoga in dealing with these issues.

The practices themselves offer joyful living, promote self-worth, and a sense of unity which she has not found by any other means. It provides one with the capacity to face ones woes combining mindfulness, movement, and breath. Yoga is the path to self-understanding and self-love.

Click here for more information on Yoga and Mental Health and if you identify with this please to discuss attending a private class.