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Millions of people participate in yoga classes to enhance their muscle strength and flexibility. But yoga may also be used as a complementary treatment for depression, according to David Shapiro, PhD, a professor on the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).
“Yoga appears to be a promising intervention for depression. It is cost-effective and easy to implement. Most importantly, yoga produces many beneficial emotional, psychological, behavioral, and biological effects,” says Dr. Shapiro.
Yoga offers multiple health benefits, including stress reduction. It also requires sustained attention and concentration, which can help improve brain function. In addition, yoga is beneficial for older adults because some asanas improve muscle strength and balance, which can help prevent falls.
Yoga can also help alleviate pain and stiffness, as well as normalize body weight and improve energy levels. And although it is not considered an aerobic exercise, yoga does appear to regulate heart rate and improve circulation, studies reveal….
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