Improve High Level Cognitive Function in Traumatized Adolescents with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With the girls in India, I’ve found that they most enjoy Thai massage, partner yoga, and expansive, “outer- focused” yoga. I believe that they greatly benefit from receiving loving touch, and they love watching an adult yoga […]
Improve Quality of Life and Performance with Multiple Sclerosis with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies in multiple sclerosis, these have shown that mindfulness can improve quality of life and help people cope better with their MS. The studies also found that it decreased stress, anxiety and depression.” – Multiple Sclerosis Trust MS is […]
Live Longer with Yoga and Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of research supports the immediate benefits of meditation, such as reduced stress and anxiety levels, lower blood pressure, and enhanced happiness. While these initial perks may be reason enough for us to practice, meditation’s positive impact appears […]
Improve Fatigue in Severe Chronic Disease with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga has stood out as an especially effective treatment for CFS because of its holistic approach to healing; unlike drugs, diets, physical therapy, or psychotherapy alone, yoga is a means to address physical, mental, and spiritual issues, all of […]
Improve Type II Diabetes with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “a number of studies have revealed that yoga can reduce contributing factors and help patients cope with diabetic symptoms. Although regular exercise can help, yoga for diabetes provides unique benefits that can effectively restore the body to a state of natural health and […]
Improve Obesity with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is a powerful activity that connects mind, body and a sense of self to achieve endless health benefits, including maintaining weight-loss. The philosophy of yoga fosters a healing practice that brings peace and acceptance to the self no matter where you are […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Multiple Chronic Diseases with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can be beneficial for individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions through both the physical postures and breathwork. Each pose can be modified or adapted to meet the needs of the student. Yoga asanas […]
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, […]
Learn Mindfulness On-Line to Reduce Stress Effects By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness not only reduces stress but also gently builds an inner strength so that future stressors have less impact on our happiness and physical well-being.” – Shamash Alidina Mindfulness training has been shown through extensive research to be effective […]
Improve Depression and Cognitive Decline with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For years, we’ve been told to keep our minds sharp by doing crosswords and playing Sudoku. But yoga and meditation are more effective than memory exercises for combating the mental decline that often precedes Alzheimer’s. People who practised yoga regularly […]