Improve Weight Loss with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga may be a promising way to help with behavioral change, weight loss, and maintenance by burning calories, heightening mindfulness, and reducing stress.” – Emily Cronkleton Overweight and obesity is epidemic in the modern world. Despite copious research and a myriad […]
Reduce Body Mass and Improve Body Composition in the Overweight Young Women with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The purpose of exercise interventions should be to help youth with obesity find alternatives that increase their engagement with activity, and thus lead to more sustainable changes in lifestyle. Yoga practice is an […]
Improve Reaction Time and Memory and Lose Weight with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga practice seems to be associated with moderate improvements in cognitive function.” – Neha Gothe Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and also improves cognitive flexibility. Yoga practice has been […]
Overweight and Obese Yoga Practitioners have a Higher Quality of Life By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Doing yoga decreases stress, improves flexibility, and increases muscle tone and strength. People with larger bodies often have trouble with joint pain; yoga can help by improving the body’s alignment to reduce strain on joints by allowing the […]
Lower Body Weight and Improve Heart Health with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A large number of studies show that yoga benefits many aspects of cardiovascular health. There’s been a major shift in the last five years or so in the number of cardiologists and other professionals recognizing that these benefits […]
Improve Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Condition and Body Weight with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Every time you practice yoga, you have the chance to reclaim part of yourself that you don’t always have easy access to. It might be physical, mental, or emotional, but the process of integration is quickened by […]
“The medical literature tells us that the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many more problems are through healthy diet and exercise. Our bodies have evolved to move, yet we now use the energy in oil instead of muscles to do our work.” – David […]
Improve the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes with Yoga Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can do more than just relax your body in mind — especially if you’re living with diabetes. Certain poses may help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels while also improving circulation, leading many experts to recommend yoga for diabetes […]
Reduce Complications from Type-2 Diabetes with a Yoga Lifestyle By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can be used as an effective therapy in reducing oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes. Yoga in addition to standard care helps reduce BMI and improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients.” – Shreelaxmi V Hegde […]
Decrease the Development of Diabetes in At-risk Patients with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can do more than just relax your body in mind — especially if you’re living with diabetes. Certain poses may help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels while also improving circulation, leading many experts to recommend yoga for […]