Depression is an experience that affects an increasing number of people. In medical classifications it is recognised as a disease, but at the same time there is increasing talk that it can also be a signal of emotional, biological or social overload. Research into childhood trauma (ACE) and chronic stress shows that what we have experienced and the environment we live in have a huge impact on our mental resilience.
So what can support us? Alongside treatment, the importance of prevention and wellbeing methods is increasingly emphasised. It is precisely in this space that I work on a daily basis, teaching my clients how to return to themselves through the body, emotions, and small daily practices. I see that even minor actions have a huge impact on a sense of peace and regaining balance.
In my work, I often start with the body. It's the body that stores tension and emotions that may have remained unspoken for years. My clients say that before sadness or helplessness appeared, their body sent signals: tense shoulders, sleep problems, a feeling of being frozen. Working with the body, through movement, gentle forms of yoga, or conscious relaxation, allows these blockages to be released and energy to be restored.
Equally important is movement in everyday life. Research shows that regular activity, even in the form of a walk or dance, can reduce the risk of depression by 20-30%. Practice also can be supportive…
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