Whether you are a fitness fanatic or have an attitude towards exercise. It is difficult to deny the benefits of exercise. Yoga is no exception. Research shows that it can increase flexibility. Can reduce chronic pain. And can also help you sleep better. According to research from the University of South Australia, it may also have powerful mental benefits.
The review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine analyzed 19 research from six different countries. So that it can be seen how yoga affects people with mental health disorders..
What things came to light in the research?
The research included 1,080 participants above 18 years of age. Each was diagnosed with at least one mental disorder. Which included depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and panic disorder.
In the study, yoga has been defined as a mind-body practice. In which there is a combination of respiratory disease, movement and meditation. Practicing yoga regularly has a greater impact on depressive symptoms than no treatment or treating the patient as usual.
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Whereas all types of yoga were beneficial. Movement yoga that required participants to hold postures or flow through movements. Had the greatest impact.
Weekly sessions of yoga lasted between 20 and 90 minutes for a little over two months. The data found that the mood of the participants was affected depending on the dose of movement. In other words, the more often and longer the practice is performed. The greater the impact.
Our research shows that movement-based yoga improved depression symptoms (or improved the mental health) of people suffering from a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and major depression.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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