Yoga and long walks work great in fighting my depression.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I notice a HUGE difference in my attitude and motivation if I sit for too long.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I notice a HUGE difference in my attitude and motivation if I sit for too long.
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Try a yoga class, you'll see.
This is the "exercise" part. Your really don't realize how much effort it takes to hold a position until after you've had to hold it for a minute or two. It's my favorite form of exercise. It's not an endorphin rush, per se, but more of an endorphin creep. Also, in my experience, The endorphin high seems to last longer than a high intensity workout. To me, it's just as good, except, different.
If you just can't imagine how yoga could be hard, think about rock climbing. It's just body contortion, holding strange positions, and stretches. Yet I come off difficult walls shaking, panting, and covered in sweat.
Edit: for example, http://www.laweekly.com/2012-07-19/news/Bikram-yoga-greg-gum...