Psychological Disorders

Question 1

clinical depression

Answer 1

symptoms: persistent sadness, low mood, loss of interest in pleasure in activities, fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep

yogic interventions: gentle or restorative poses, deep breathing (dirga), loving-kindness, guided relaxation yoga nidra

Question 2

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Answer 2

symptoms: excessive worry or fear, restlessness or feeling on edge, muscle tension, irritability, sleep disturbances
yogic interventions: langhana breath, nadi shodhana, finger tracing, progressive muscle relaxation, viniyoga, pada bhanda, balancing practices

Question 3

bipolar disorder

Answer 3

symptoms: mood swings that include emotional highs and lows, impulsivity during manic phases, periods of normal mood in between episodes
yogic interventions: restorative poses, ujjayi, mindfulness meditation, chandra/surya breathing, night time routine for sleep

Question 4

schizophrenia

Answer 4

symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and speech
yogic interventions: gentle breath work, focused attention meditation, diaphragmatic breath work,

Question 5

obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Answer 5

symptoms: repeated persistent, and unwanted thoughts and urges; repetitive behaviors or mental acts to reduce anxiety
yogic interventions: stress-relieving postures, calming breath like ujjayi, mindfulness meditation, nyasa

Question 6

post traumatic stress disorder

Answer 6

symptoms: flashbacks of trauma, avoidance of reminders of trauma
yogic interventions: grounding asana, gentle breath work, iRest, trauma sensitive mindfulness practices

Question 7

disordered eating

Answer 7

types: anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder

yogic interventions:
restorative yoga, joint freeing series, compassionate self forgiveness