Prescribing Yoga.

Author: Hayes M, Chase S.
Affiliation:
Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
Conference/Journal: Prim Care
Date published: 2010 Mar
Other: Volume ID: 37 , Issue ID: 1 , Pages: 31-47 , Word Count: 124


More than 15.8 million people in the United States now practice some form of yoga, and nearly half of current practitioners stated they began yoga practice as a means of improving overall health. More broadly understood in a modern context, yoga is a set of principles and practices designed to promote health and well-being through the integration of body, breath, and mind. This article outlines the history of yoga and describes several forms, including asana-based yoga, which is becoming popular in the United States. Research findings related to use of yoga as a therapy for various health problems are reviewed. Guidelines for finding a yoga teacher are offered, as are a number of book and Internet sources of further information. Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc.

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