BENEFITS OF YOGA
EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF YOGA AND ITS ABILITY TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE
July, 2011
In this particular study regarding cancer patients, yoga helped reduce the size of tumors by helping the person manage their stress and anxiety.
Stress affects how the body heals, and can unfortunately encourage the growth of tumors. Yoga promotes healing by managing breathe, improving heart rate, increasing blood flow, and therefore calming the central nervous system.
HEALTH IMPACTS OF YOGA AND PRANAYAMA: A STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW
July, 2012
This study breaks apart how a yoga and breathing practice effects each part of our physical body. Proving that while it does help regulate mood, depression, and the emotional body - it impacts each area of sympathetic nervous system greatly.
THE EFFECTS OF YOGA ON ATTENTION, IMPULSIVITY AND HYPERACTIVITY IN PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH ADHD SYMPTOMS
April 1, 2019
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms surface from the age of 2-5yrs old. ADHD causes a person to struggle self regulating their attention and decision making. A 6-week yoga trial was conducted with two groups- school yoga and home yoga.