Postpartum Depression Natural Treatment: How to Breakthrough Through it with Exercises

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Are you struggling with postpartum depression and looking for the best exercises to help you break through?

Today, I'm going to share my five favorite exercises that helped me bust through postpartum depression, and hopefully, they will help you as well.

Hey, Mama! I'm Tara Gregorio, a certified women's herbal educator and mama of twins. On this channel, I share natural remedies for both women's and children's health. If that sounds like you, hit the subscribe button and the bell to be notified of a new video each Tuesday.

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1. Alternate Nostril Breathing

The first exercise is Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana). It balances the left and right sides of your body, often referred to as the male and female sides. Sometimes, you may notice one side is more blocked than the other, which might indicate you're overworking or neglecting your feminine side, which involves creativity and art.

Here's how to do it:

1. Close your pointer and middle fingers in the center of your forehead.

2. Block your left nostril with your right ring finger.

3. Inhale through the right nostril as much and as long as you can.

4. Block the right nostril with your thumb, then release the ring finger and exhale through the left nostril.

5. Repeat: inhale through the left nostril with the right nostril blocked, then block both nostrils and exhale through the right nostril.

6. One complete round involves inhaling and exhaling through both nostrils. Repeat for five rounds.

This exercise helps balance your nervous system and reduce stress.

2. Breath of Fire

The second exercise is Breath of Fire, particularly beneficial after childbirth as it tones the abdominal muscles, reduces stress, boosts brain function, and improves respiratory health. It may also purify the blood. Practice it for 5 to 15 minutes daily, aiming for 100 exhales.

Here's how to do it:

1. Inhale and let your abdomen push out.

2. Exhale with a closed mouth, pulling your belly button in.

3. Start slow and work up to a fast pace. Aim for 20 breaths initially and gradually increase to 100.

If you feel dizzy, stop and take a deep breath to calm down. This exercise is great for toning your abdominals and regulating your pituitary gland.

3. Body Scan

The third exercise is a body scan, practiced daily to release tension.

Here's how to do it:

1. Take a deep inhale and notice where you're holding tension.

2. Breathe into that space and envision a golden light shining on it.

3. Think about your toes, knees, hips, stomach, throat, eyes, and any other tense areas.

4. Release the tension with each breath.

This exercise helps you become aware of where you hold tension and learn to release it.

4. Visualization

Visualization is best practiced right when you wake up and when you go to bed. It helps you dream and visualize your hopes and future wishes.

Here's how to do it:

1. Think about what your perfect day would look like.

2. Write down your goals, where you want to live, what you want to do for work, and your hopes and dreams.

3. Read and visualize these goals daily to help manifest them.

Regular practice of visualization helps you stay focused on your dreams and work towards achieving them.

5. Yoga Nidra

The last exercise is Yoga Nidra, which is said to be more relaxing than a nap. Practice it for 20 minutes to rest and restore, especially if you're feeling anxious or depressed.

Here's how to do it:

1. Lay down on your back with your palms facing up and close your eyes.

2. Take a deep breath and notice your body's sensations.

3. Focus on each body part, starting from your toes and moving up to your head, releasing tension as you go.

4. Repeat a calming mantra like "I am relaxed," "I am safe," or "I am supported."

Yoga Nidra helps soothe anxiety and promotes deep relaxation.

Recover from pregnancy faster and bust through postpartum depression with these exercises. Don't forget to grab your free guide below to help you feel focused and energized again. If you liked this video, give it a thumbs up and let me know in the comments if you'd like to see more videos like this. Thank you!

xo

Tara