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 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 Sleep Quality in Women with Sleep Disturbance with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When people who have insomnia perform yoga on a daily basis, they sleep for longer, fall asleep faster, and return to sleep more quickly if they wake up in the middle of the night.” – Sleep Foundation […]
Reduce Menopausal Symptoms with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When I feel overwhelmed with hot flashes and out-of-control emotions, I head back to basics. In yoga it’s called ‘”beginner’s mind,” which is the concept of dropping what I think I know and surrendering to my body’s natural wisdom.” – Rachel Zinman Menopause […]
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 […]
Improve Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga appears to be a promising complementary therapy and stress-management tool for children and adolescents, with very low reports of adverse effects. Yoga, as a therapeutic intervention, has positive effects on psychological functioning, especially in children […]
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 […]
Improve Emotion Regulation and Attention with Zen Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. And these benefits don’t end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly […]
Monitoring and Acceptance of the Present Moment Underlies Mindfulness’ Improving of Positive Emotions By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “developing an orientation of acceptance toward present-moment experiences is a central mechanism of mindfulness interventions for boosting positive emotions in daily life.” – Emily Lindsay Mindfulness practice has been shown to improve emotions and their regulation. […]