Guide to Yoga & Mental Health

Yoga and mental health go hand in hand. Although many recognize yoga’s impact on the body, its profound capacity to enhance cognitive function, emotional stability, and psychological health is frequently overlooked. To first set the scene, it’s important to consider that yoga is an umbrella term. It extends beyond the physical movements and postures you might be familiar with and encompasses a framework for ethical living, physical health, and spiritual growth from Hindu philosophy. To keep it simple, this guide will just focus on movement (asana), meditation (dhyana), and breathwork (pranayama) and how they can be used to promote mental wellness. Yoga in its many forms is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical ability.