9 Science-Based Benefits of Yoga for Health
1 year, 7 months ago

9 Science-Based Benefits of Yoga for Health

Deccan Chronicle  

If you are a regular yogi, you might know how it feels to practice different asanas to address various health issues or to maintain optimal health. Improves Flexibility, Strength, and Balance Yoga is proven to be the best approach to improving one’s body’s flexibility, which is a vital component of our physical health. Apart from flexibility, yoga for good health helps improve one’s body balance and strength. Boosts Mental Health Yoga poses for mental health can help manage stress and anxiety disorders. The best yoga poses for health, such as basic strength, can ease pain and improve mobility in people with neck or back pain.

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Can yoga help beat self-reported PTSD and depression symptoms? Here's what research shows
1 month ago

Can yoga help beat self-reported PTSD and depression symptoms? Here's what research shows

Hindustan Times  

What are yoga interventions? These programs are referred to as yoga interventions, and are used as complementary therapies to help individuals manage symptoms such as hyperarousal, intrusive thoughts, and emotional dysregulation. What did the study find The pooled results showed that yoga interventions significantly reduced self-reported PTSD symptoms immediately after the intervention. Yoga interventions also reduced depression symptoms compared to …

10 Yoga exercises that could help lift your mood and fight depression
3 months, 3 weeks ago

10 Yoga exercises that could help lift your mood and fight depression

Hindustan Times  

Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and has gained recognition in recent times as a complementary approach to managing various mental health conditions, including depression. 10 Yoga exercises that could help lift your mood and fight depression In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, suggested several Yoga techniques that may help …

Yoga can improve of rheumatoid arthritis patients' health: AIIMS study
5 months, 1 week ago

Yoga can improve of rheumatoid arthritis patients' health: AIIMS study

India TV News  

A recent study conducted by AIIMS Delhi suggests that yoga can have a significant positive impact on the health of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. The Lab for Molecular Reproduction and Genetics, the Anatomy Department, and the Department of Rheumatology AIIMS conducted a joint study to investigate how yoga could provide potential benefits to patients with rheumatoid arthritis at the cellular …

The Role of Yoga in Enhancing Student Well-Being
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Role of Yoga in Enhancing Student Well-Being

News 18  

In the hectic and frequently demanding setting of today’s schools, students are always looking for practical methods to improve their overall wellbeing. While there are many strategies to help students study more effectively and improve their physical and mental health, yoga is one that has become well-known for its all-encompassing advantages. Students’ general well-being can be greatly improved by including …

10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions
9 months, 1 week ago

10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions

Hindustan Times  

10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions Incorporating Yoga into your regular fitness routine can enhance lung function, reduce respiratory symptoms and improve overall well-being. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout Yoga offers several benefits for improving lung capacity and easing symptoms of respiratory conditions. In an interview with Zarafshan …

10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions
9 months, 1 week ago

10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions

Hindustan Times  

10 ways Yoga can improve your lung capacity, ease symptoms of respiratory conditions Incorporating Yoga into your regular fitness routine can enhance lung function, reduce respiratory symptoms and improve overall well-being. Incorporating Yoga into your regular fitness routine can enhance lung function, reduce respiratory symptoms and improve overall well-being. Here's how 1 / 11 Yoga offers several benefits for improving …

Shadow Yoga: What is it and 5 benefits of Chaya yoga
1 year ago

Shadow Yoga: What is it and 5 benefits of Chaya yoga

India TV News  

Shadow Yoga, also recognized as Chaya Yoga, stands as a profound and age-old discipline that weaves the tenets of yoga with an exploration of both metaphorical and physical shadows. The bedrock of Shadow Yoga comprises Balakrama, Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam, and Karttikeya Mandala – forms intricately crafted to augment physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus, facilitating a profound inner metamorphosis. Physical …

9 ways Yoga can boost heart function; breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that can help
1 year, 1 month ago

9 ways Yoga can boost heart function; breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that can help

Hindustan Times  

Our heart works round the clock to maintain the steady flow of oxygen, blood and hormones in our body; no wonder this crucial organ requires utmost care for smooth functioning. Yoga’s emphasis on deep breathing and relaxation can reduce stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, thus potentially lowering the risk of heart disease. Since smoking is a major risk factor …

How Weeks of Yogic Care Helped Me Win Over My Mental Health Battles - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

How Weeks of Yogic Care Helped Me Win Over My Mental Health Battles - News18

News 18  

Trauma from unforeseen events such as a loss of any kind, a serious health diagnosis, or betrayal can cause a mental setback and even the strongest amongst us are likely to buckle under prolonged exposure to multiple stressors. Amid this search, arises a question — When Yoga can help prevent illness by keeping the mind calm, can it also be …

3 Yoga exercises to boost mental agility and brain power
1 year, 4 months ago

3 Yoga exercises to boost mental agility and brain power

Hindustan Times  

Yoga experts believe that through the use of asanas, breath control and meditation methods, Yoga may be used as a scientific instrument to increase intellect in addition to providing a host of other priceless advantages. 3 Yoga exercises to boost mental agility and brain power In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions, shared, …

Yoga can reduce risk of cancer spreading, new research finds
1 year, 6 months ago

Yoga can reduce risk of cancer spreading, new research finds

Live Mint  

A new study shows that yoga can help to stop cancer from spreading or returning. Three studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world’s largest cancer conference, added to the evidence that physical activity can help people with cancer. The new study presented at the conference involved 502 cancer survivors with a mean …

Improve employee well-being through yoga and meditation in corporate culture
1 year, 6 months ago

Improve employee well-being through yoga and meditation in corporate culture

Deccan Chronicle  

We all experience stress from time to time when our minds perceive things as challenging or threatening. The practice of yoga improves productivity, communication, and morale at work by teaching employees how to channel their energy, stay present, and concentrate on their breath. Yoga can reduce workplace stress in several ways: Yoga can help to increase our energy levels Our …

How yoga helps people lead an active life
1 year, 6 months ago

How yoga helps people lead an active life

Live Mint  

The interest in health and fitness has been growing in India for about a decade now and it peaked during the pandemic. As people grew more aware of the need for better health and immunity, yoga quickly became popular, even among the hardcore gym enthusiasts. Yoga practice also increases body awareness and strength, enhances stability, balance and improves the range …

International Yoga Day 2023: 5 Yoga exercises you should try from today for optimal mental health
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023: 5 Yoga exercises you should try from today for optimal mental health

Hindustan Times  

Yoga has long been recognised for its positive impact on mental health as the practice of Yoga encompasses physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation, all of which contribute to improving mental well-being. It offers a powerful and holistic approach to promoting mental health and well-being as through its combination of physical postures, breathwork and meditation, Yoga provides a multifaceted toolkit …

Say Goodbye To Sore Throat With These Homemade Remedies
1 year, 9 months ago

Say Goodbye To Sore Throat With These Homemade Remedies

News 18  

Yoga has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people choosing to incorporate it into their daily routines. Hence, here’s taking a look at the benefits of practising Yoga indoors and outdoors. Practising yoga indoors Performing yoga is a great way to improve your physical and mental well-being, and there are many benefits to practising indoors. Benefits of practising …

World Heart Day 2022: How is yoga beneficial for heart health?
2 years, 2 months ago

World Heart Day 2022: How is yoga beneficial for heart health?

Firstpost  

Participating in yoga classes helps to provide a sense of community that may help to get rid of the feelings of depression and isolation Yoga is an ancient practice that has been associated with a number of benefits. This World Heart Day, here are some of the benefits of yoga that you should know: - Helps to reduce stress: Stress …

What yoga means to me
2 years, 6 months ago

What yoga means to me

Live Mint  

Yoga means different things to different people, but one emotion that holds true to all yoga practitioners is that all of them find yoga extremely helpful. Ghazal Alagh, 33, co-founder and chief innovation officer, Mamaearth, Gurugram Favourite: Surya Namaskar The 33-year-old used to be the sports captain at her school in Chandigarh, but once her career and family started taking …

International Yoga Day 2022: Did you know Yoga combats heart disease? Here's how
2 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2022: Did you know Yoga combats heart disease? Here's how

Hindustan Times  

The theme for International Yoga Day 2022 is ‘Yoga for Humanity’ which portrays how during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, Yoga served humanity in reducing suffering and even heart patients vouched for the fact that practising Yoga at home helped them to stay calm and cope with the pandemic. International Yoga Day 2022: Did you know Yoga combats heart disease? …

Daily Practice of Yoga And Meditation Has These Benefits
2 years, 7 months ago

Daily Practice of Yoga And Meditation Has These Benefits

News 18  

Yoga and meditation have innumerable benefits and are always recommended by friends and family. Some prominent benefits of yoga are: Improves flexibility and strength.Blood flow in the body increases with the help of slow movements while breathing deep. Helps Ease Arthritis PainGentle yoga can help ease arthritis symptoms and manage pain. Helps With AsthmaPranayama which is a type of breathing …

Malaika Arora suggests 3 yoga asanas for better mental health in new video, says 'let's move for the mind': Watch
2 years, 8 months ago

Malaika Arora suggests 3 yoga asanas for better mental health in new video, says 'let's move for the mind': Watch

Hindustan Times  

Living a fast-paced life with a constant responsibility of work, home and managing our relationships, many times we forget to keep a check on our mental health. The star took to Instagram recently to share a video of herself demonstrating three yoga asanas that can help people look after their mental health. Malaika Arora suggests 3 yoga asanas for better …

These 5 Benefits Prove Why Yoga is Important for You
2 years, 10 months ago

These 5 Benefits Prove Why Yoga is Important for You

News 18  

Yoga has been around us for ages, but it’s getting the due recognition only lately. Here’s a quick look at the health benefits of yoga: Improves strength, balance, and flexibility This point will always top the list whenever it comes to listing the health benefits of yoga. Benefits heart health Practising yoga regularly may reduce body-wide inflammation resulting in a …

World Mental Health Day: 9 effective yoga poses to beat depression
3 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day: 9 effective yoga poses to beat depression

Hindustan Times  

World Mental Health Day 2021: When it comes to mental health, Yoga is being increasingly trusted by health expert across the globe. There are many studies that prove the effectiveness of yoga in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety that are among the leading mental health issues all over the world today. A study published in Journal of Psychiatric Practice …

Yoga for better mental health: Build mental clarity with these 5 easy exercises
3 years, 3 months ago

Yoga for better mental health: Build mental clarity with these 5 easy exercises

Hindustan Times  

From increasing body awareness to creating mental clarity and calmness, Yoga is backed with health benefits that even improve a person's mental well-being. Yoga for better mental health: Try these 5 easy exercises to build mental clarity A Harvard research revealed that “Yoga brings mental benefits such as reduced anxiety and depression. What may be more surprising is that it …

Why Yoga is the perfect pandemic workout
3 years, 6 months ago

Why Yoga is the perfect pandemic workout

Deccan Chronicle  

June 21 is celebrated as International Yoga Day. According to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality sleep. I first started when I was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure and was recommended by my doctor to do morning and evening exercises, and I …

Yoga Not Associated to Any Religion, It Belongs to Humanity: President Kovind at Wellness Event
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Not Associated to Any Religion, It Belongs to Humanity: President Kovind at Wellness Event

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind today said today Yoga is extremely beneficial to the mind and body and did not belong to a particular religion or association, but to humanity. The president said this in a special message to the public through CNN-News18’s show – Yoga for Wellness – ahead of the International Yoga Day. “It goes beyond physical well-being, which …

Here's how yoga can be used as therapy in rheumatoid arthritis management
3 years, 6 months ago

Here's how yoga can be used as therapy in rheumatoid arthritis management

Hindustan Times  

Yoga can be used as an adjunct therapy in the management of severe chronic progressive inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis and co-morbid depression, according to a new study. These findings of the study have been published in Frontiers in psychology and it supports adding yoga as an adjunct therapy to treat this chronic debilitating autoimmune disease. Dr Rima Dada, Prof Lab for …

International Yoga Day 2021: How Yoga Originated and Transformed Through the Years
3 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2021: How Yoga Originated and Transformed Through the Years

News 18  

The history of Yoga is thousands of years old. The existence of Yoga in ancient India can be found in the seals and fossil of the Indus Saraswati valley civilization with Yogic motifs and figures performing Yoga Sadhana. Though Yoga was being practised in the pre-Vedic period, it was systematized by the great Sage Maharshi Patanjali. Two great religious teachers …

Yoga to the rescue
3 years, 10 months ago

Yoga to the rescue

Hindustan Times  

During the challenging time when the unending restriction on outings and human contact has taken toll on us, embracing the ancient effects of yoga has been a key for many to live easy. While asana like Pranayama relieves stress, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, sadness, meditation, the different types yoga practice does enhance our fitness and self-sustenance too. Talking about the …

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