Yoga and Bipolar

https://news.brown.edu/articles/2014/09/yoga

Here are the key benefits for me:

Focused breathing calms me physically, mentally, reduces anxiety, and stabilizes mood
Setting “an intention” for each session gives me permission to focus on one thing, pushing away other demands. Yoga is simply physical meditation
Deep stretching brings blood flow to joints and muscles, providing healing and renewed flexibility. Move it or lose it
Poses build muscular and cardiovascular strength. Certain classes (power yoga) burn huge calories
I learn patience and how to keep my mind calm while holding challenging poses (breathe!)
I learn how to clear my mind of nothing but the moment, the present—which I can take into my daily life
Calming effect of a single hour’s practice lasts for hours after
Music played at my studio is transcendent-type, adding to effect
Yogis (participants) are part of a community, and tend to be supportive of one another’s practice

http://www.bphope.com/blog/yoga-yes/