Author: Stephens I1
Affiliation: <sup>1</sup>Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA. is8n@virginia.edu.
Conference/Journal: Children (Basel).
Date published: 2017 Feb 10
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Volume ID: 4 , Issue ID: 2 , Special Notes: doi: 10.3390/children4020012. , Word Count: 130
Medical yoga is defined as the use of yoga practices for the prevention and treatment of medical conditions. Beyond the physical elements of yoga, which are important and effective for strengthening the body, medical yoga also incorporates appropriate breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation in order to achieve the maximum benefits. Multiple studies have shown that yoga can positively impact the body in many ways, including helping to regulate blood glucose levels, improve musculoskeletal ailments and keeping the cardiovascular system in tune. It also has been shown to have important psychological benefits, as the practice of yoga can help to increase mental energy and positive feelings, and decrease negative feelings of aggressiveness, depression and anxiety.
KEYWORDS: yoga; cardiovascular disease; ADHD; anxiety; arthritis; depression; inflammation; meditation; mindfulness; yogic practice
PMID: 28208599 DOI: 10.3390/children4020012