• Joel Mathew Jose
• Neena Biju Anthony
• Mahesh Narayanan

Disorders of anxiety and depression have a significant effect on quality of life, with the increase in their symptoms leading to a decrease in the various domains of quality of life. Both these conditions have been associated with a number of negative outcomes. The current treatment interventions hold psychotherapy in prominence for these conditions as the efficacy of psychotherapy, especially the cognitive behavioural modality is supported by substantial evidence. An effective non-pharmacological intervention- Yoga, has been perceived as a method of stress management tool that can assist in alleviating depression and anxiety disorders. This study has been undertaken to review existing literature on the integrative value of Yoga and Psychotherapy. The study will highlight the advantages of using yoga as a complementary treatment with psychotherapy that will help mental health professionals to individualise their therapeutic treatment by delivering more holistic and collaborative treatment plans.

Yoga, psychotherapy, depression, anxiety, mood, intervention, CAM

"YOGA AND PSYCHOTHERAPY GO HAND IN HAND FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION- A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.c161-c166, April-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2204223.pdf

"YOGA AND PSYCHOTHERAPY GO HAND IN HAND FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION- A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no. ppc161-c166, April-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2204223.pdf