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Yoga for Depression
Taster Workshop<\/h1><\/div>

Friday, September 25, 2026<\/strong>
Studio Ganghofer 80, Munich<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i>Registration via Munich Alliance Against Depression<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Yoga for Depression
Taster Workshop<\/h4><\/div>

Friday, September 25, 2026<\/strong>
Studio Ganghofer 80, Munich<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i>Registration via Munich Alliance Against Depression<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Depression can manifest in many ways.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it appears as deep exhaustion. Sometimes as inner emptiness, lack of drive, or the feeling of having lost connection to oneself. Even things that used to bring joy can suddenly feel difficult. <\/p>\n

Many affected individuals are familiar with well-intentioned advice like: “Just go for a walk,” “Meet up with friends,” or “Do something that makes you feel good.” But that’s often the problem: you might know what could help \u2013 and still can’t manage to do it. <\/p>\n

Depression is not a matter of willpower.<\/p>\n

It affects the body, nervous system, emotions, and thoughts equally.<\/p>\n

Yoga can be valuable support here.<\/p>\n

Not as a substitute for therapy or medical treatment, but as a complementary path to find more connection to one’s own body, breath, and oneself again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Gentle paths to more stability, connection, and joy of life<\/h4><\/div>
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Depression affects not only our thoughts and feelings. It often manifests in the body as well: as exhaustion, lack of drive, inner restlessness, sleep problems, or the feeling of no longer being truly connected to oneself. <\/p>\n

Many people experience that while they understand what is good for them, they can hardly manage to implement this knowledge in everyday life. Here, yoga can be valuable support. <\/p>\n

In this workshop, we combine gentle movement, conscious breathing, mindfulness, and elements of yoga philosophy. The goal is not performance or self-optimization, but the experience of more presence, self-compassion, and inner stability. <\/p>\n

This workshop is aimed at people with experience of depression, anxiety, or exhaustion, as well as anyone who wants to learn about yoga as a supportive path for their mental health. No prior experience is required. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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What to expect at the workshop<\/h4><\/div>
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In this two-hour workshop, we will get to know yoga as support for depression and psychological stress. It’s not about performance, fitness, or demanding yoga exercises. Rather, we create a safe space where you can learn and try out various tools. <\/p>\n

Together we will explore:<\/p>\n