Lower Body Fat and Increase Antioxidants with Yoga

Lower Body Fat and Increase Antioxidants with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Why might yogis get sick less often? All that practice is increasing immune-boosting antioxidant levels. Twelve weeks of yoga led to higher levels of disease-fighting antioxidants compared with running, cycling, and jumping rope.” – Yoga Journal   Being overweight […]

Improve Weight Loss with Yoga Practice

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 […]

Improve Health in Unhealthy People with Yoga

Improve Health in Unhealthy People with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Incorporating [yoga] into your routine can help enhance your health, increase strength and flexibility and reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. Finding the time to practice yoga just a few times per week may be enough to make a […]