Activate the Brain and Synchronize the Cerebral Hemispheres with Kriya Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Kriya yoga in Sanskrit means “to move.” The yoga combines all the energy in the body of the mind and to increase the concentration and the awareness in the body. It helps in energizing all the parts […]
Yoga Practice Improves Mood and Spirituality Regardless of Physical or Spiritual Instruction By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The word yoga means to join or unite, and yogis view this unison in different ways – the unison of body, mind and spirit, uniting all the aspects of yourself, or uniting with a higher […]
Altered Brain Metabolism is Associated with Long-Term Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the benefits of yoga are more encompassing than just the physical. And, thanks to modern technology and functional MRI scans, we’re now able to see how regular practice affects your brain.” – Emmy Lymn The practice of […]
Improve Balance in Parkinson’s Disease with Tai Chi and Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to easing balance problems, and possibly other symptoms, tai chi can help ease stress and anxiety and strengthen all parts of the body, with few if any harmful side effects. . . with Parkinson’s disease.” […]
Improve Well-Being and Relaxation of Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation for Acquired Brain Injuries with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “One of the things about yoga that is different from traditional rehabilitation exercises is that it is more whole-body focused. It helps people learn to take their nervous systems to a more […]
Yoga improves the Immune Response and Chronic Diseases By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “yoga can be a helpful way to boost your immune system and decrease inflammation in the body.” – Marlynn Wei Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and particularly with the physical and psychological […]
Improve Mental Health with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “for many patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or stress, yoga may be a very appealing way to better manage symptoms. . . The evidence is growing that yoga practice is a relatively low-risk, high-yield approach to improving overall health.” – Harvard Health Mindfulness […]
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 Incontinence in Women with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The pelvic floor is an instrumental player in the health and function of your bladder. Specifically, the perineum and the dynamic layers of muscle that compromise the inner pelvis, which are active in the passage of urine and control of the […]
Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can help increase breath and body awareness, slow your respiratory rate, and promote calm and relieve stress — all of which are beneficial for people who have asthma.” – Judi Bar Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that […]