| Literature DB >> 15458752 |
Nirmala N Nayak1, Kamala Shankar.
Abstract
Yoga, practiced widely in the East, is now popular in the West as part of a healthy lifestyle. This article brings a medical perspective to the practice of yoga. Selected yoga postures that are believed to benefit certain medical conditions are highlighted. In addition, the philosophy, general guidelines, and medical benefits of yoga practice are described.Mesh:
Year: 2004 PMID: 15458752 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2004.04.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am ISSN: 1047-9651 Impact factor: 1.784