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Yoga: a therapeutic approach.

Nirmala N Nayak1, Kamala Shankar

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (117), Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553, USA. Niminayak@yahoo.com

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|October 2, 2004
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This article explores yoga

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Holistic Health
  • Mind-Body Practices

Background:

  • Yoga, originating in Eastern traditions, is increasingly adopted globally as a wellness practice.
  • A growing body of evidence suggests yoga's potential therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a medical perspective on yoga.
  • To highlight specific yoga postures for medical conditions.
  • To describe yoga's philosophy, guidelines, and health benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of yoga's medical applications.
  • Selection of yoga postures with evidence for specific conditions.
  • Description of yoga's philosophical underpinnings and practical aspects.

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Main Results:

  • Identification of yoga postures potentially beneficial for various medical conditions.
  • Overview of yoga's philosophical framework and general practice guidelines.
  • Summary of reported medical benefits associated with yoga.

Conclusions:

  • Yoga offers a holistic approach to health and wellness.
  • Specific yoga practices may support management of certain medical conditions.
  • Further research can elucidate yoga's full therapeutic potential.