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Invest in yourself. Yoga as a self-care strategy
1Wasatch Homeless Health Care, Inc., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. cherrick@parkcityus.com
Nursing Forum
|January 5, 2001
Abstract:
A widening recognition of the mind-body-spirit connection in western medicine has resulted in a growing interest in ancient health practices such as yoga. As complementary therapies enter mainstream medical settings, nurses and other healthcare providers need a fundamental understanding of these modalities to be able to advise patients effectively. This article provides an overview of yoga and details the benefits of yoga practice.