Improve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Turns out, in addition to improving sleep quality, relieving stress and anxiety and improving overall physical health, yoga can also be an excellent natural energy-booster.” – Carolyn Gregoire Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) occurs in about 0.2% of the population. […]
Improve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Seated Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The benefits of yoga, in general, include loosening up muscles, joints, and connective tissues, and improving strength and balance. But is it right for ME/CFS, with post-exertional malaise plus other problematic symptoms such as dizziness and muscle pain? We don’t […]
Improve Sleep and Relieve Fatigue in Cancer Survivors with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “We recommend that doctors prescribe this low-risk, low-cost treatment to all cancer patients with cancer-related fatigue. We would like them to prescribe gentle hatha yoga but they need to refer to appropriate yoga instructors who have experience […]
Improve Thinking in Adolescents with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul creates the symphony of life.” B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga practice has been shown to have a large number of beneficial effects on […]
Improve Sensory Discrimination with Alternate-Nostril Yoga Breathing By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “alternate nostril breathing, has a long history in Ayurvedic medicine and yoga, where it’s thought to harmonize the two hemispheres of the brain, resulting in a balanced in physical, mental and emotional well-being.” – Paula Watkins Yoga practice is becoming […]
Alter the Brain for Improved Memory with Aging with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “our brain physiology and memory can be changed with Tai Chi. . . Brain scans show neural changes in the Tai Chi group associated with better memory, especially in cognitive areas associated with spatial memory.” – […]
Improve Attention and Hyperactivity in Kindergarten Children with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is a systematic workout regimen that has rejuvenating and calming effects on our body and mind. Young kids go through conflicting emotions, and yoga helps calm them down. They are also extremely flexible and therefore, a practice […]
Improve Psychomotor Perform of Intellectually Disabled Children with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Special needs experts agree that yoga activities make a positive impact on individuals with special needs. These activities improve mobility, strength, and digestion for individuals with disabilities.” – Cara Batema Intellectual disabilities involve below average intelligence and […]
Reduce Psychological Distress Levels of Prison Inmates with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Ninety percent of the prison population will be released, and if we provide people with skills to reinforce the deeper good in their nature and their stronger, better selves while they are in prison, they will take that […]
Reduce Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The first step in yoga practice is to link the mind and body through the breath, bringing awareness to what is happening in the moment. Intense feelings and thoughts can be experienced and reduced in intensity as […]