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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 increase in quality of life and decreases in fatigue and and daytime sleepiness.

You can learn more about the study here: University of Rochester Medical Center

Stress Reduction Through Workplace Yoga and Meditation

Researchers at OSU have shown that small amounts of yoga and meditation in the workplace lowered feelings of stress and improved sleep quality in sedentary office workers. (Big shocker!) Find out more here.