*A working list of teachers, retreats, articles, and local Bay Area classes for someone navigating depression. Lens: somatic / Iyengar yoga, on the principle that **the body is the lever, not cognition**.*
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— the single best first link to send anyone asking "does yoga actually help with depression?" Combines Patricia's personal story with practical detail.www.ahayoga.com
— the most citeable single article in this bundle. Pair with the AHA Yoga interview above.www.yogajournal.com
— looks promising on paper. Recommended without firsthand experience — vet the philosophy and the lead teacher's lineage before committing.www.kausala.com
— Iyengar studio with a back care class at a beginner-friendly intensity. Good entry point for someone in the Bay Area who wants in-person practice but isn't ready for full active classes. *(Note: even "back care" requires being physically present, which isn't always possible. Keep in pocket for week 2-3 of recovery, not as the first ask.)*www.californiayoga.com
— included because depression is often entangled with isolation and neurodivergence. Community is not treatment, but it is load-bearing. Worth knowing about if the person you're helping is high-functioning ND.thinkdivergent.com