One of the obstacles to promoting the benefits of mind-body exercise to modern healthcare providers is the lack of solid research evidence to support the health claims. In recent years, this lack of evidence has stimulated many more researchers to conduct studies so that healthcare providers will have the confidence to recommend alternative treatments to… [Continue Reading]
Yoga Nidra Helps People Relax
January 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mind-Body-Spirit News: Yoga nidra, the ancient yogic practice of deep relaxation, is growing in popularity as people look for more tools to cope with chronic stress. Yoga nidra may be translated as “yogic sleep” or “sleep of the yogis.” The practitioner of yoga nidra reaches a level of relaxation akin to deep sleep, achieving a… [Continue Reading]
Yoga for Low-Back Pain?
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Yoga Improves Sleep
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People who suffer from chronic insomnia tend to feel energized at night, both mentally and physically, so they find it difficult to wind down and fall asleep. A preliminary study published in Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback (2004; [4], 269–78) evaluated the effect of daily yoga practice to determine whether it could lower levels of arousal and… [Continue Reading]
