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Meditation May Increase Empathy

December 20, 2009 – 11:57 am

“Previous brain studies have shown that when a person witnesses someone else in an emotional state—such as disgust or pain—similar activity is seen in both people’s brains. This shows a physiological base for empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share another person’s experience. Now research at the University of Wisconsin has used advanced brain images (fMRI, functional magnetic resonance imaging) to show that compassion meditation—a specific form of Buddhist meditation—may increase the human capacity for empathy.” Find out more here.

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Yoga Research Studies Currently Recruiting

December 20, 2009 – 11:53 am

Here’s a list of studies listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. They are primarily studies related to Yoga that are currently recruiting or have not yet begun recruiting. Check it out to see what researchers are looking into with regards to yoga. You may even find an opportunity to participate. Find the list here.

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Iyengar Yoga for Chronic Low-Back Pain Shows Promising Results

December 20, 2009 – 11:49 am

“Low-back pain is a major public health issue in the United States and the main reason why people use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Previous research suggests that yoga, a popular CAM activity, may be beneficial for people with chronic low-back pain; however, many studies have had design flaws. NCCAM-funded researchers at West Virginia University conducted a clinical trial to evaluate the effects of Iyengar yogaIyengar yoga is a popular style of yoga that is based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. It uses props such as blocks, belts, and blankets to help support the body during postures. on chronic low-back pain. They were also interested in yoga’s effects on depression and use of pain medication.” Find out more here.

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Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients

December 20, 2009 – 11:46 am

“The two-year trial included 130 patients at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, aged 55 and older, randomly assigned to either a transcendental meditation group or to a usual care control group. Quality of life was assessed every six months.” Find out more here.

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Meditation may lower BP and college stressors

December 20, 2009 – 11:45 am

“Blood pressure fell among college students who spent about 20 minutes at least once a day to reach the “restful alertness” state of transcendental meditation, Dr. Sanford I. Nidich, at Maharishi University of Management Research Institute in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa, and colleagues report.” Find out more here.

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Yoga: Improve your stress management and relaxation skills

December 20, 2009 – 11:44 am

From the Mayo Clinic: Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health and emotional problems. Yoga is an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety.” Find out more here.

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The Health Benefits of Yoga

December 20, 2009 – 11:39 am

“Yoga enhances the mind-body connection, which can improve your mood and physical health – and even lighten various psychological disorders. Improved depression, body image struggles, eating disorders, and even physical problems such as back pain and asthma are some of the health benefits of yoga practice and meditation.” Find out more here.

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Yoga may decrease age-related dowager’s hump

December 20, 2009 – 11:36 am

Findings from a small study suggest you may want to try yoga to decrease this age-related curve of the upper spine. Find out more here.

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Impermanence…

December 18, 2009 – 10:47 am

“What yoga philosophy and all the great Buddhist teachings tells us is that solidity is a creation of the ordinary mind and that there never was anything permanent to begin with that we could hold on to. Life would be much easier and substantially less painful if we lived with the knowledge of impermanence as the only constant.” -Donna Farhi, Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit

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Yoga Numbers…

December 18, 2009 – 10:38 am

“Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory.” -Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

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