Many exercise forms - aerobic, yoga, weights, walking and more - have been shown to benefit mood.

Massage therapy has been shown to relieve depression, especially in people who have chronic fatigue syndrome; other studies also suggest benefit for other populations.

Human bodies are designed for regular physical activity. The sedentary nature of much of modern life probably plays a significant role in the epidemic incidence of depression today. Many studies show that depressed patients who stick to a regimen of aerobic exercise improve as much as those treated with medication.

For many in the modern world, carving out time for both traditional seated meditation and exercise has become close to impossible.

Studies have shown that people who are physically active sleep better than those who are sedentary. The more energy you expend during the day, the sleepier you will feel at bedtime.

But yoga is helping a lot, at the end of exercise you are a relaxed person.