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September Spotlights Yoga Awareness Month

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Research reports that prenatal yoga practice reduced labor pain and delivery time. Continue reading →

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For Arthritis Relief, Try Yoga

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Research reports that gentle yoga practice may improve RA disease activity. Continue reading →

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Yoga To The Rescue!

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A recent study reports that yoga can help improve behavior and attention in youths with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Therapies Use Rising

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Research reports that mind-body therapies, such as yoga, tai chi and meditation, are rising in popularity and becoming more mainstream. Continue reading →

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Yoga More Effective Than Conventional Treatment For Back Pain

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Research reports that regular yoga practice relieves chronic back pain more effectively than conventional treatment. Continue reading →

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Can Yoga Improve Arterial Elasticity?

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Research reports that flexibility exercises like yoga can treat and prevent age-related stiffening of arteries. Continue reading →

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Diabetes? Try Yoga

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Research reports that yoga nidra may reduce the symptoms of diabetes and help control blood glucose levels. Continue reading →

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Can Yoga Improve Balance and Prevent Falls?

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Research reports that yoga practice can improve balance and stability and prevent falls. Continue reading →

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