'Meditative forms of yoga are especially useful' ~ Holger Cramer.
Holger Cramer is a prolific yoga researcher. His research suggests that yoga can significantly ease symptoms of depression through the following benefits; *Improves nervous system function. *Decreases stress hormones. *Activates attention networks. *Reduces emotional reactivity. *Reduces dysfuncitonal thoughts, and * Enhances positive psychological characteristics. The question is; What exactly constitutes a 'meditative' form of yoga? A 'restorative' practice; blankets, blocks, and bolsters...