According to Chinese medicine, depression and anxiety are energy blockages or disruptions in the body, specifically in the heart. The solution to them is literally to "open your heart", not physically, but energetically, so the energy (qi) can flow freely.
You may want to take a look at "Qigong in Psychotherapy" by Patrick Dougherty; it's available on Amazon. While not a replacement for therapy, the book gives valuable information and has some helpful breathing and visualization exercises.
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