Prisoners who took part in an eight-week yoga trial in a Canberra prison showed improvements in their levels of depression, anxiety and stress, as well as an increase in self-esteem.
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Two women were largely responsible for popularising yoga in Britain in the 1960s.
Yoga and mindfulness are becoming more prevalent in America’s public schools. But are they subtly promoting religion? A scholar who has served as an expert witness in several yoga cases weighs in.
From this week, private health insurers are unable to provide rebates for 16 natural therapies. But these changes may have unintended consequences.
As people say thanks to those who are turning up for work without being paid, an expert explains what true gratitude really means.
The exam period can be a stressful time for students. Here are a few strategies to help students cope.
Meditation and yoga affect the brain’s stress response system to help us feel more relaxed. They can even lower our blood pressure.
Part of yoga’s appeal is that it is seen as a mystical, ancient tradition. The truth is, the practice of yoga today is profoundly different from those ancient ways.
There is reliable scientific evidence by which yoga could help individuals with mental disorders.
Yoga and mindfulness programs in schools have been proven to mitigate or reduce some of the negative impacts of stress on academic achievement and future outcomes.
Just 60 minutes a week can have a very positive effect.
A history of Ayurvedic medical concepts is being exhibited at London’s Wellcome Collection.
New research shows yoga can improve back and neck pain, but can put strain on the body in some poses.
A scholar explains how yoga is being Christianized in different parts of the world. But some Hindus and Christians argue that yoga is fundamentally Hindu.
From the shores of India to a gym on the high-street — the evolution of modern yoga.
From ‘power poses’ to yoga poses, varying claims have been made about their effects on our health and happiness. But why do they work at all?
Yoga helps financially insecure youth gain confidence, coping skills, and self-compassion.
Yoga programs specifically designed to heal girls’ trauma are showing results in facilities across the country. Here’s how.
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle?
A recent poster displayed Donald Trump with the Indian spiritual symbol of ‘om.’ Here is the problem:
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