Yoga Practitioners Have Better Psychological Health During the Covid-19 Lockdown By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the well understood underlying mechanisms for the use of yoga for stress reduction and immune modulation shall be considered as the basis for its complimentary role in the management of an infectious condition like COVID-19.“ – H. […]
Improve Mental Health and Blood Biomarker Levels with Meditation and Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The main purpose of meditation is to access, recognize and enhance the positive qualities of mind. The more we can do this, the less we need to rely on external situations for our happiness and the […]
Yoga is the Preferred Exercise for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By increasing muscle mass through strengthening poses, yoga can improve your metabolism, helping you maintain a healthy body weight. Studies suggest that regular practice helps normalize blood pressure and cholesterol levels. By inducing a feeling […]
Improve Low Back Pain and Its Effects with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If you’re dealing with back pain, yoga may be just what the doctor ordered. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that’s often recommended to treat not only back pain but the stress that accompanies it. The appropriate poses can […]
Reduce Depression After Stillbirth with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Bereaved mothers with stillbirth (death at >20 weeks of gestation) have more than a 6-fold higher risk for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) compared to mothers after live birth. . . . Non-pharmacological approaches, such as yoga, may be an alternative […]
Yoga Practitioners have Better Physical and Psychological Health By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Multiple studies have confirmed the many mental and physical benefits of yoga. Incorporating it into your routine can help enhance your health, increase strength and flexibility and reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.” – Rachel Link Yoga […]
Reduce Stress and Substance Abuse in Ex-Prisoner HIV Patients with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is an ideal exercise for people with HIV. It not only helps build muscle and energy, but also reduces stress.” – Matt McMillen More than 35 million people worldwide and 1.2 million people in the United […]
Improve Physical and Mental Health in Trauma Victims with Bikram Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The steamy temps “allow you to increase their range of motion and stretch deeper within each pose,” since heat makes muscles more pliable, says Numbers. Unlike stretching it out in a standard cool yoga studio, the […]
Yoga Injuries are Common but Most Can Be Avoided By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By now, you’ve heard all about the benefits of yoga. But, if you’re not careful, yoga can also cause injury, particularly to your wrists, lower back, shoulders, elbows, knees, hamstrings, and neck.” – Aaptiv Yoga practice has been […]
Improve Relationships with the Self and Others with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cultivating mindfulness can help you face the inevitable difficulties and disappointments that arise in relationship with equanimity, compassion, and loving-kindness.” – Phillip Moffit Humans are social animals. This is a great asset for the species as […]