Whether you are a fitness fanatic or have an attitude towards exercise. It’s hard to deny the benefits of exercise. Yoga is no exception. Research shows this can increase flexibility. May reduce chronic pain. And can also help you sleep better. According to a study from the University of South Australia, it could also have powerful mental benefits.
The review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine analyzed 19 research from six different countries. So that we can see how yoga affects people with mental health disorders.
What was revealed during the research?
The research involved 1,080 participants aged over 18. Each has been diagnosed with at least one mental disorder. Which included depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and panic disorder.
In the study, yoga was defined as a mind-body practice. In which there is a combination of respiratory diseases, movement and meditation. Regular yoga practice has a greater impact on depressive symptoms than no treatment or the patient’s usual treatment.
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While all types of yoga were beneficial. Yoga in motion that required participants to maintain postures or perform fluid movements. Had the biggest impact.
Weekly yoga sessions lasted between 20 and 90 minutes for a little over two months. The data revealed that participants’ moods were affected depending on the dose of movement. In other words, the more often and longer the practice is done. The greater the impact.
Our research shows that movement-based yoga improved symptoms of depression (or improved mental health) in people with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and depression. major depression.
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