Research Notes on Yoga and Stress Reduction
Yoga teaches the art of breathing, meditation and posing. Its ultimate goal is to reach peacefulness of body and mind and to help the person relax. It is a good way to manage stress by drawing the person's focus to a calming and soothing moment. Traditional yoga philosophy requires proper behavior and diet. It can also be part of a person's routine exercise.1
Fast Facts:
- Yoga came from the word "yoke," meaning to bring together.2
- It is the oldest defined practice of self development.2
- The practice of yoga relieves muscle tension, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels.3
Top Resources on Yoga and Stress Reduction
- MayoClinic: Yoga: Improve Your Stress Management And Relaxation Skills
- About.com: The Benefits Of Yoga For Stress Management
- CenterSite (via MentalHelp): Yoga, Pilates And Tai Chi For Stress Reduction
- eSSORTMENT: Yoga For Stress Reduction
- Ellen Serber & Daniel Will-Harris: Yoga And The Stress Response
- YogaBound: Breath And Stress Reduction
- Yoga.com: Stress Reduction - Relief Is Just A Pivot Away
- Health And Yoga: Benefits Of Yoga
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Research Notes References
- ↑ MayoClinic: Yoga: Improve Your Stress Management And Relaxation Skills
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 About.com: The Benefits Of Yoga For Stress Management
- ↑ CenterSite (via MentalHelp): Yoga, Pilates And Tai Chi For Stress Reduction
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