Don't Put Yoga In a Small Box: The Challenges of Scientifically Studying Yoga

Yoga Helps Put the Pieces Back Together: A Qualitative Exploration of a Community-Based Yoga Program for Cancer Survivors

Objective. A qualitative research methods approach was used to explore the experiences of participants in an ongoing community-based yoga program developed for cancer survivors and their support persons. Methods. 25 participants took part in a series of semistructured focus groups following a seven-week yoga program and at three- and six-month follow-ups. Focus groups were transcribed verbatim ...

Swami Vivekananda's Concept of Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga

The erudite author tries to present in this article a gist of Swami Vivekananda's concept of Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.

Integrating Yoga in Cancer Care: Scope and Challenges

The impact of yoga on atrial fibrillation: A review of The Yoga My Heart Study

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia affecting thousands of individuals worldwide. It is a conduction disorder that causes the heart to beat irregularly and rapidly. There are a few medical approaches to manage this costly health care burden: antiarrhythmics to maintain normal sinus rhythm, beta blockers to achieve rate control while allowing atrial fibrillation to persist, and electro-ph...

Yoga and the Heart

Purpose: We evaluated the value of resistance training on measures of physical performance in disabled older women with coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods: The study intervention consisted of a 6-month program of resistance training in a randomized controlled trial format. Training intensity was at 80% of the single-repetition maximal lift. Control patients performed light yoga and breathing...