Yoga Research: Therapeutic effects of yoga

Happy Monday! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week I’m continuing to share research about yoga’s potential impacts on mental health. Today’s share is “Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life” published by International Journal of Yoga and accessed via National Library of Medicine.

This article provides an in-depth overview of various studies attesting to the therapeutic benefits of yoga. The author explains research behind yoga’s benefits related to balanced health, improved sleep, and overall quality of life. The article also provides a complete list of references for further study. It’s an excellent starting point for science-based claims about the benefits of yoga. The connections to improved sleep spoke to me on a personal level!

Ready to improve your own sleep and overall quality of life? Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays here on YogaPrayer365 for a healthy morning stretch. Try it for just one day or commit to a new weekly habit, and you can experience the benefits of yoga, too.

Namaste and blessings,

Tara

Full article citation: Woodyard C. Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life. Int J Yoga. 2011 Jul;4(2):49-54. doi: 10.4103/0973-6131.85485. PMID: 22022122; PMCID: PMC3193654.