Mind and Emotions
Mental Benefits of Yoga
- greater clarity
- improved concentration
- more positive attitude
- happier mood
- greater enjoyment of life
Applications:
The US Army is using yoga and relaxation exercises in awareness courses for soldiers returning from active duty. Approximately 20% of soldiers returning from Afghanistan or Iraq suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. plan to conduct a controlled trial of the effectiveness of yoga-based treatments in the future. From www.health.harvard.edu/stress
Related Research:
Kirkwood G, et al. "Yoga for Anxiety: A Systematic Review of the Research", British Journal of Sports Medicine (Dec. 2005): Vol. 39, No. 12, pp. 884 - 91.
Pilkington K, et al. "Yoga for Depression: The Research Evidence", Journal of Affective Disorders (Dec. 2005): Vol. 89, No. 1-3, pp. 13 - 24.
For more research on yoga, click on "Yoga Links" located in the right hand column of the website.