Power Yoga for Mental Stability Many years ago, I read a quote from Brad Ramsey on Ashtanga Yoga that said: “It is addictive and that's how it works. No one would experience this unless it was addictive. I didn't understand what was so great about this strange form of prolonged stretching. I didn't know it, a little time passed and this practice changed my understanding of the relationship that really exists between my body and my mind. “Yoga is thought to improve depressive symptoms and immune function as well as decrease chronic pain.” These claims have all been made by yogis over the years. Surprisingly, though, it's all backed by scientific research. It may seem like a bit of "sleight of hand" to believe that standing on your head or hands and doing certain breathing exercises could be so good for your mind, but that is NOT the case. It's called neuroscience and it boils down to this: your mind can change your brain. Moving through a posture can change your brain's activity. Yoga postures or asanas can put pressure on certain parts of the body, helping them achieve the balance needed to live....