Om Swami
What can I do if I have clinical depression and can't connect with meditation?
Exercise when meditation feels out of reach
Even if someone with clinical depression or another mental ailment doesn't connect with meditation or sadhana (spiritual practice), they can still do some exercise, such as a long walk or going slow on a treadmill. What is right depends on the exact condition and how severe it is.
They can still do some exercise. They can get on an elliptical, go slow on a treadmill, or just go for a walk or a long walk.