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04 Sep
Posted by acharya as Depression, Researches, Yoga, Yoga benefits
A group of researchers in the US are said to have used a specialized brain scanning technique with magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, which is actually an MRI scan, done at the molecular level, to study the effects of practice of yoga on the brain. They investigated, in particular, the manner in which concentrations of the […]
Popularity: 32% [?]
22 Aug
Posted by acharya as Mind power, Researches, Yoga, Yoga benefits
According to a study by the American College of Sports Medicine, yoga practice could do more than increasing strength, flexibility and muscle tone. It also helps in improving motivation, concentration and lessens anxiety.
Traci A. Statler, a Sports Pschology consultant from California University says “There is definitely some mental and psychological health benefits to perform yoga”.
While […]
Popularity: 33% [?]
15 Jun
Posted by acharya as Depression, Researches, Yoga, Yoga benefits
Recent studies have discovered that yoga practice could increase brain substances, which if otherwise low, could lead to anxiety and depression.
At the moment, pharmaceutical treatment boosts the level of neurotransmitters known as gamma-aminobutyric (GABA), the lack of which is considered to be the cause behind anxiety and depression.
Research was conducted to find out if yoga […]
Popularity: 39% [?]
14 Jun
Posted by acharya as Ayurveda Treatments, Diseases, Yoga, Yoga benefits
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, neurological disease, which is often unpredictable and affects the central nervous system. Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) could have trouble in balancing, limbs weakening, falling asleep, difficulty in walking and anxiety.
Sue Peterson, 56, was diagnosed with a case of progressive MS and hence could not join a regular yoga class. […]
Popularity: 44% [?]
12 Jun
Posted by acharya as Meditation, Therapy, Yoga benefits
To recoup after a surgery, the body needs time for the damaged tissues to return to normalcy. The amount of time taken for recovery depends on the age and pre-existing medical conditions and the type of surgery undergone. However, the speed at which one recovers has a lot to do with one or more of […]
Popularity: 28% [?]
07 Jun
Posted by acharya as Cancer, News, Yoga, Yoga benefits
Swami Yoganad, a leading yoga master and the founder of Transformational Yoga (a new yogic system that creates techniques of hatha, tantra, mantra, raja, ashtanga and kundalini yoga to bring about a rapid transformation in the practitioner), has asserted that though yoga may not be able to cure cancer completely, it will surely help eliminate […]
Popularity: 25% [?]
02 Jun
Posted by acharya as Head ache, Researches, Yoga, Yoga benefits
According to a new study, a combination of breathing exercises, yoga postures and relaxation may help reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks.
A group of Indian Researchers, led by Dr. P.J. John of Rajasthan University, Jaipur, studied seventy two migraine patients, divided into two groups. One group was given advice on pain management by […]
Popularity: 27% [?]
01 Jun
Posted by acharya as Pregnancy, Yoga, Yoga benefits
It has been said that yoga builds strength, opens the hips, helps women get in touch with their bodies and teaches relaxation techniques for mothers-to-be.
Melissa Paz, who attended prenatal yoga classes during her pregnancy, agrees that yoga helps pregnant women, prepare for labor in a number of ways.
Cara McCune, who is in her twenty second […]
Popularity: 24% [?]


