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Yoga is taking the world by storm. Individuals worldwide attest to its profound physiological and psychological effects-but which of these claims are backed up by science?
Scientific studies have been able to bust yoga myths while also lending credence to its benefits. The Science of Yoga separates facts from fiction, exploring the many positive effects that yoga has on mind and body, while also investigating its potential drawbacks.
You will learn:
· About yoga's effect on the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems
· Why yoga may not be the best exercise for weight loss
· The potential benefits of yoga for people who experience mental health issues.
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What’s it about?
Achieving a healthy body and mind has become a predominant ambition in the Western world in recent years. This is partly owing to increased awareness in the importance of nutrition and exercise in order to reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. But it also reflects an ambition toward non-health-related goals. A healthy lifestyle has become equated with happiness and fulfillment as we seek to resolve many of life’s major problems, in our personal as well as professional life.
There is a reason that health is equated with contentment, and while the correlation may not be linear, it is closely linked. In fact, being at ease with yourself, feeling strong and capable in both mind and body, provides an inner balance that facilitates your approach to daily challenges.
It is therefore not surprising that fascination with yoga has exploded all over the world. Yoga is recognized for its multitude of benefits to overall health, and it attracts men and women of all ages in offering an alternative form of exercise: slow rather than fast, with static or fluid movements
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