I found yoga to be very helpful, both mentally and physically. Just be careful about the emotional release afterwards. Do you ever feel yucky after a massage because your body is releasing all the toxins? I had the same response after the first couple times I did yoga. Ended up having a total breakdown with no one to talk to except my mom (we are NOT close, she's my last resort phone call). Hopefully if you're a regular yoga practioner you won't go through that.
You do need to make that list of GAL activities. It's so much fun to start crossing them off! I LOVE my tap dance class and even have fun in the strength & flex class now even though I'm terrible at it.
If you love somebody, set them free. http://tinyurl.com/2empx2g