Improve Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms in Children with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “There are two main types of breathwork that are particularly helpful for people with Cystic Fibrosis that can either increase lung capacity or facilitate airway clearance. Any physical activity or breathing exercise that expands the chest, encourages full breath […]
Improve ADHD in Children with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For individuals with the ADD/ADHD wiring, who have a tendency toward addiction and extreme behavior, building awareness is essential. Mindfulness and the ability to focus go hand-in-hand. I think of mindfulness as a muscle that can be strengthened through meditation/prayer, yoga, […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As those of us with good vision can imagine, the loss of something that helps the function of our body and mind can cause a lot of stress, depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation. Well, guess what has been proven to help those who can see with the similar […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Students all around the world now stretch in downward dog in a more mindful classroom, one that sheds away the hectic bell schedule frenzy that behavior psychologists say leads to anxiety.” – Mark W. Guay We, as adults, often have and idealized concept of childhood, remembering all […]
“Yoga’s ability to touch us on every level of our being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—makes it a powerful and effective means for trauma victims to reinhabit their bodies safely, calm their minds, experience emotions directly, and begin to feel a sense of strength and control.” – van der Kolk Trauma comes in many forms, from […]
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 […]
Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep and Cognition with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “yoga can improve your sleep, increase mindfulness, relieve anxiety and even help you stick to healthy habits in other aspects of your life.” – Corey Stieg Modern society has become more around-the-clock and more complex producing considerable pressure and stress […]
Mindfulness Improves Thinking in Children and Youths with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “studies indicate that people with ADHD can meditate successfully, and that meditation may have benefits for some of the behaviors associated with ADHD.” – Corey Whelan Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is most […]
Yoga Improves Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Research suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and can have many benefits for pregnant women and their babies.” – Mayo Clinic The period of […]
Improve Elementary School Children Behavior with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Research shows that mindfulness skills improve memory, organizational skills, reading and math scores, all while giving kids the tools they need to handle toxic stress.” – Michelle Kinder Elementary school environments have a huge effect on development. They are […]