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For Pregnant Women, Benefits of Yoga Outweigh The Risks
In a news release by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Rachel Rohde stated that “Women who are expecting can benefit greatly from exercise, especially yoga — they just need to be aware of their limitations. A pregnant woman’s body goes through a lot of changes that will alter the way [...]
Yoga Improves Sleep For Cancer Survivors
A new study performed at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York has demonstrated that a routine composed gentle hatha yoga, pranayama, visualization and guided meditation can have dramatic results for cancer survivors. Study participants that practiced the prescribed yoga plan reported a 22% increase in sleep quality as well as a significant [...]
Study Quantifies Physical Benefits of Hatha Yoga
A 2005 study conducted by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) revealed that a moderate regimen of Hatha Yoga (three 55-minute classes per week for 8 weeks) had significant positive benefits in the areas of flexibility, balance and muscular strength and endurance. It also showed no significant benefits toward pulmonary function or aerobic capacity. A [...]