A working list of teachers, retreats, articles, and Bay Area classes for someone navigating depression. Iyengar-lens: the body is the lever, not cognition.
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Senior US Iyengar teacher. Close with Guruji and Geetaji. Healed her own serious depression in her 20s through Iyengar practice.www.patriciawaldenyoga.com
Senior Iyengar teacher and ordained Zen priest. Dual lineage — precise physical + contemplative. Skilled working with the body's role in depression.victoriaaustin.org
Founding voice of restorative yoga. Modality of choice when low energy / bedridden.www.judithhansonlasater.com
The single best first link to send anyone asking whether yoga actually helps with depression.www.ahayoga.com
Most citeable single article in this bundle. Pair with the AHA Yoga interview.www.yogajournal.com
Looks promising on paper. Vet philosophy and lead teacher's lineage before committing.www.kausala.com
Iyengar studio. Beginner-friendly intensity. Use for week 2-3 of recovery, not as the first ask.www.californiayoga.com
Community for high-functioning neurodivergent folks. Depression entangles with isolation; community is load-bearing.thinkdivergent.com