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Kundalini yoga
: There is evidence from one small clinical trial where Kundlini yoga was practiced (combination of asana, pranayama, and meditation), suggesting benefit in depression. More trials are needed to establish whether this is a viable therapy for depression.Avoid exercises that involve stoppage of breath with heart or lung problems, insomnia, poor memory or concentration. Avoid certain inverted poses with disc disease of the spine, fragile or atherosclerotic neck arteries, risk for blood clots, extremely high or low blood pressure, glaucoma, detachment of the retina, ear problems, severe osteoporosis or cervical spondylitis. Use cautiously with mental disorders as some techniques may cause an altered state of consciousness. Kundalini yoga is considered safe and beneficial for use during pregnancy and lactation when practiced under the guidance of expert instruction. Read more
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