Mountain pose, also known as Tadasana, is a foundational pose in yoga practice and one of the simplest to execute, but the benefits it offers for your body are actually quite extensive. Yoga has been shown to reduce stress, improve focus, and yield greater physical health. If … [Read more...] about This simple yoga pose has 6 great health benefits
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Yoga and breathing exercises help kids with ADHD stay focused
While prescription medications are often the go-to solution for treating ADHD symptoms in children, a recent study from scientists in Russia shows that yoga and deep breathing exercises may just do the trick too. As part of the research, psychologists at Ural Federal University … [Read more...] about Yoga and breathing exercises help kids with ADHD stay focused
New study shows yoga could help treat migraines
Only about half of people who suffer from migraines experience relief from traditional medication. A new study suggests that regular yoga could be an easy and effective way to alleviate migraines. The study evaluated 114 people between the ages of 18 and 50. Half of the … [Read more...] about New study shows yoga could help treat migraines
Why yoga is the perfect vehicle for reaching a state of calmness
These days, having a calm state of mind and a strong immune system is of the utmost importance. Fortunately, yoga can help you gain both those things. According to Yoga Journal Magazine, “Yoga helps lower stress hormones that compromise the immune system, while also conditioning … [Read more...] about Why yoga is the perfect vehicle for reaching a state of calmness
New study suggests yoga and tai chi can ease lower back pain
If you’ve experienced back pain at some point in your life, you’re not alone: Around 80 percent of adults in the US experience pain in the lower back at one point or another. Now, a review by researchers at Florida Atlantic University has concluded that movement-based mind-body … [Read more...] about New study suggests yoga and tai chi can ease lower back pain