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What are you doing June 21st for the 4th annual International Day of Yoga? June 21st was declared International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. If you think about it, this may be the only international holiday! Explore the connection between Yoga and Science If you are looking for information about Developmental Adaptive Yoga, please click here. Suggested Research Articles: Grey Matter and Functional Connectivity in Anterior Cingulate Cortex is Associated With the State of Mental Silence During Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
silence. The aim of this study was to investigate brain regions that are associated in their volume and functional connectivity with the depth of mental silence in long-term practitioners |
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[PDF] The effect of yoga and physical exercise on body fat variables of rural and urban secondary school students of Vijayapur districts in Karnataka
PM Rajkumar, SS Patil - 2017Abstract The purpose of the study was intended to assess the Effect of Yogic and Physical
Exercises and Rural and Urban on Fat content of Secondary students for this purpose
hundred fifty students studying in various classes of Government high school Nagathan and
Exercises and Rural and Urban on Fat content of Secondary students for this purpose
hundred fifty students studying in various classes of Government high school Nagathan and
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[PDF] Yoga classes may be an alternative to physiotherapy for people with chronic nonspecific low back pain [commentary]
R Munk - Journal of Physiotherapy, 2017Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. 1 No treatment can cure
persistent low back pain, but interventions that can reduce pain and disability are available.
2 In general, nonphamacological treatments are emphasised over pharmacological
persistent low back pain, but interventions that can reduce pain and disability are available.
2 In general, nonphamacological treatments are emphasised over pharmacological
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How prenatal yoga can help keep expectant mothers relaxed and reduce stress
G Earls - Australian Midwifery News, 2017Stress can affect women from all demographics, and stress exposure during pregnancy is
related to higher preterm delivery and lower birth weight (Wadhwa et al., 2001). As the
effects of stress on expectant mothers is being better understood, so is our knowledge of
related to higher preterm delivery and lower birth weight (Wadhwa et al., 2001). As the
effects of stress on expectant mothers is being better understood, so is our knowledge of
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[PDF] Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga 8. Human Life
NG RaoThe term" Niyama'literally represents' binding rules' or'observances' or'discipline". It can be
observed that the human existence is based on the awareness of some rules or discipline in
the form of do's and don'ts as the value of such concepts has been recognized in entire
observed that the human existence is based on the awareness of some rules or discipline in
the form of do's and don'ts as the value of such concepts has been recognized in entire
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[PDF] The Effect of Yoga and Physical Exercises on Resting Pulse Rate Variable of Secondary School Students
RP Malipatil, SS PatilAbstract: The purpose of the study was intended to assess the effect of yogic and physical
exercises on resting Pulse rate for this purpose hundred fifty students studying in various
classes of Government high school Nagathan and Sanganbasaveshawar residential school
exercises on resting Pulse rate for this purpose hundred fifty students studying in various
classes of Government high school Nagathan and Sanganbasaveshawar residential school
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[HTML] Yoga: Can It Be Integrated with Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
S Telles, N Sayal, C Nacht, A Chopra, K Patel, A Wnuk… - Integrative Medicine …, 2017
... Review. Open Access Gateway. Yoga: Can It Be Integrated with Treatment of Neuropathic
Pain. Telles S. d, e · Sayal N. b · Nacht C. a · Chopra A. a · Patel K. a · Wnuk A. a · Dalvi
P. c · Bhatia K. f · Miranpuri G. a · Anand A. b ... Management of Pain through Yoga. Insular
Pain. Telles S. d, e · Sayal N. b · Nacht C. a · Chopra A. a · Patel K. a · Wnuk A. a · Dalvi
P. c · Bhatia K. f · Miranpuri G. a · Anand A. b ... Management of Pain through Yoga. Insular
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[PDF] Effects Of Yoga On Cardiac Health Sleep Quality, Mental Health And Quality Of Life Of Elderly Individuals With Chronic Ailments: A Single Arm Pilot Study
A Hegde, K Metri, P Chwadhary, N Babu… - 2017
Abstract There is a high prevalence of chronic health problems in elderly persons which
significantly affects their mental health, sleep quality and quality of life (QoL). Practice of
yoga known to enhance physical and mental health. Present pilot study intended to evaluate
significantly affects their mental health, sleep quality and quality of life (QoL). Practice of
yoga known to enhance physical and mental health. Present pilot study intended to evaluate
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Hypoxia in CNS pathologies: Emerging role of miRNA-based neurotherapeutics and yoga based alternative therapies
G Minhas, D Mathur, B Ragavendrasamy, NK Sharma… - Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2017
Cellular respiration is a vital process for the existence of life. Any condition that results in
deprivation of oxygen (also termed as hypoxia) may eventually lead to deleterious effects on
the functioning of tissues. Brain being the highest consumer of oxygen is prone to increased
deprivation of oxygen (also termed as hypoxia) may eventually lead to deleterious effects on
the functioning of tissues. Brain being the highest consumer of oxygen is prone to increased
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[PDF] The Efficacy of Yoga as a Form of Treatment for Depression
L Bridges, M Sharma - Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & …, 2017
The purpose of this article was to systematically review yoga interventions aimed at
improving depressive symptoms. A total of 23 interventions published between 2011 and
May 2016 were evaluated in this review. Three study designs were used: randomized
improving depressive symptoms. A total of 23 interventions published between 2011 and
May 2016 were evaluated in this review. Three study designs were used: randomized
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Biography of a Yogi: Paramahansa Yogananda and the Origins of Modern Yoga
AP Foxen - 2017
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[PDF] Effects of Yoga and Mindfulness-Based Practices on Stress and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
A Geldert - 2017
Abstract This study focused on yoga, and other mindfulness-based practices and how they
impact children and adolescents who are dealing with stress and anxiety. Three interviews
were conducted with Yoga Calm certified instructors who work with children and
impact children and adolescents who are dealing with stress and anxiety. Three interviews
were conducted with Yoga Calm certified instructors who work with children and
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[PDF] Warrior Pose: Evaluation of Yoga Programming for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness
S Lillebo - 2017
Abstract The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness and practicality of
offering yoga classes for youth aged 18-24 years old experiencing homelessness. The class
took place at an urban drop-in center for homeless youth located in a metropolitan city in the
offering yoga classes for youth aged 18-24 years old experiencing homelessness. The class
took place at an urban drop-in center for homeless youth located in a metropolitan city in the
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[HTML] Longitudinal and Immediate Effect of Kundalini Yoga on Salivary Levels of Cortisol and Activity of Alpha-Amylase and Its Effect on Perceived Stress
JN García-Sesnich, MG Flores, MH Ríos, JG Aravena - International Journal of Yoga, 2017
This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and
build upon the work non-commercially, as long as the author is credited and the new creations
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and
build upon the work non-commercially, as long as the author is credited and the new creations
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Effect of Yoga on QOL in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
KM McCrane, PC Hsieh - Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 2017
Abstract Search Terms: yoga OR mind-body exercise AND quality of life OR QOL AND
multiple sclerosis OR MS Years: 2004-2014 Databases: PubMed, MEDLINE (via
EBSCOhost), Ovid, Web of Science Number of Articles Reviewed: 6 Summary of Research
multiple sclerosis OR MS Years: 2004-2014 Databases: PubMed, MEDLINE (via
EBSCOhost), Ovid, Web of Science Number of Articles Reviewed: 6 Summary of Research
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Former Inmates Perceptions of the Prison Yoga Project
M Viorst - 2017
Abstract While mindfulness and yoga practices are increasingly prevalent as rehabilitative
interventions for prisoners and vulnerable populations, there remains a dearth of studies
conducted on the effects of these practices on incarcerated individuals. The research
interventions for prisoners and vulnerable populations, there remains a dearth of studies
conducted on the effects of these practices on incarcerated individuals. The research
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Yoga poses increase subjective energy and state self-esteem in comparison to 'power poses'
A Golec de Zavala, D Lantos, D Bowden - Frontiers in Psychology, 2017
Research on beneficial consequences of yoga focuses on the effects of yogic breathing and
meditation. Less is known about the psychological effects of performing yoga postures. The
present study investigated the effects of yoga poses on subjective sense of energy and self-
meditation. Less is known about the psychological effects of performing yoga postures. The
present study investigated the effects of yoga poses on subjective sense of energy and self-
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[PDF] I Shall Please—Placebo & Yoga Therapy
M Erb, M Sullivan
Placebo, in one sense, is about the creation of images of healing, and thus a
physiological state of healing. Our innate desire to be well is one big and powerful animal.
The oft-heard earlier statement implies,“Oh, that's just your imagination,” which in turn...
physiological state of healing. Our innate desire to be well is one big and powerful animal.
The oft-heard earlier statement implies,“Oh, that's just your imagination,” which in turn...
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[PDF] 'How Yoga Are You?': Exploring the Contemporary Practice of Yoga in the United States
OM McLaughlin - 2016
Abstract In 2015, to the United States, 21 million Americans claimed to be regular
practitioners of yoga. Yoga has long been studied by psychologists, therapists, and medical
scientists for its ability to affect positive change in people's lives, particularly in regards to
practitioners of yoga. Yoga has long been studied by psychologists, therapists, and medical
scientists for its ability to affect positive change in people's lives, particularly in regards to
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Got yoga?: A longitudinal analysis of thematic content and models' appearance-related attributes in advertisements spanning four decades of Yoga Journal
E Vinoski, JB Webb, J Warren-Findlow, KA Brewer… - Body Image, 2017
Abstract Yoga has become an increasingly common health practice among US adults over
the past decade. With this growth in popularity, yoga-related print media have been criticized
for shifting away from yoga's traditional philosophies and promoting a thin, lean ideal
the past decade. With this growth in popularity, yoga-related print media have been criticized
for shifting away from yoga's traditional philosophies and promoting a thin, lean ideal
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[HTML] Breathe Easier with Yoga Tune Up
K McAnlis, K Starrett
What do Louis Jackson, Kevyn McAnlis, Kelly Starrett* and twenty five million Americans all
have in common? None of us can breathe…. well maybe that's being a little extreme, but we
do have asthma. As mentioned in my previous blog, asthmatics suffer from chronically
have in common? None of us can breathe…. well maybe that's being a little extreme, but we
do have asthma. As mentioned in my previous blog, asthmatics suffer from chronically
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[PDF] Yoga in Prevention and Therapy
H Cramer, CL Park, A Steel, BN Gangadhar…Yoga is rooted in Indian philosophy and has been a part of traditional Indian spiritual
practice for millennia [1]. In recent times, the role of yoga has broadened. Yoga has now also
become a popular route to physical and mental well-being, and has been adapted for use in
practice for millennia [1]. In recent times, the role of yoga has broadened. Yoga has now also
become a popular route to physical and mental well-being, and has been adapted for use in
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[PDF] Developing a Small Theory of Treatment of Yoga
AR PatwardhanAbstract With a recent trend to medicalize yoga, it is important to ensure that its application
for health is evidence based and that efficacy or effectiveness of yoga is evaluated
rigorously. The method of 'theory based evaluation'regarding health interventions has been
for health is evidence based and that efficacy or effectiveness of yoga is evaluated
rigorously. The method of 'theory based evaluation'regarding health interventions has been
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