IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-5-15531 Original Research Paper ADDED EFFECT OF YOGA ON DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY USING GERIATIC DESPRESSION SCALE Sumitra Sakhawalkar Dr. Dr Snehal Ghodey Dr. May 2018 7 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

The Objective of this study was to see the Added effect of yoga on depression in elderly by using geriatric depression scale .a sample of 45 geriatric participants were screened and 30 meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. participants were then assessed using geriatric depression scale  before and after the study . The geriatric participants were then given yoga and conventional exercises including warm up and a session of meditation comprising of a 45 min protocol including shavasanafor  relaxation for 4 weeks 4 days per week .Our study  showed significant difference in the  geriatric depression scale.