Brain Structures Involved in Memory are Different in Yoga Practitioners By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You may know that yoga is a good form of exercise that gets your blood circulation going, improves oxygen flow, and helps with overall health. But did you know that yoga also helps boost brain function? Research has found […]
Improve Thinking in Substance Abusers with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When people take substances, they’re seeking a certain experience, whether it’s escapist or transcendental or just wanting a different psychological state, to get away from whatever is making them unhappy. Yoga is an alternative, a positive way to generate a […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness meditation has been found to elicit a positive impact on cognitive performance and abilities such as attention, memory, cognitive flexibility, and quality of task performance.” – Lauren Martin Mindfulness is the ability to focus on what is transpiring in the present moment. It involves a […]
Improve Psychological and Physical Health During Cancer Treatment with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga for cancer patients—what better way to manage anxiety, gain strength, increase flexibility, and create feelings of well-being! A growing body of research points to the potential of yoga for supporting cancer patients, both during and after treatment.” – […]
Improve Cognition in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi has consistent, small effects on improving cognitive performance in both healthy older adults and older adults with some cognitive impairment.” – PM Wayne The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline of the body and the brain. […]
Improve Multiple Sclerosis with Meditation and Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies show that for some people with MS, chronic exposure to stress is associated with worsening neurological symptoms and increased brain lesions. Researchers believe that mindfulness may help people better respond to stress by fostering healthier coping strategies. Mindfulness practice […]
Yoga Practice Improves Short-Term Memory By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Participants in the yoga intervention group showed significant improvements in working memory capacity, which involves continually updating and manipulating information,” – Mark Prigg Humans have both an amazing capacity to remember and a tremendously limited capacity depending upon which phase of […]
Improve Cognition after Cancer Recovery with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness meditation practices enable cancer survivors to better manage cancer-related cognitive impairment. MBSR provides a creative solution for survivors whose social and occupational functioning may have been negatively impacted by cognitive difficulties.” – Shelly Johns Cognitive impairments are a […]
Yoga’s Lost Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. Yoga developed in India millennia ago as a deep spiritual practice. It developed as a contemplative practice that unified body and mind. Yoga was known to have physical benefits, but the most important benefit was seen to be spiritual development. Indian Prime Minister Narendra […]
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 […]