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Yoga Therapy and Mental Health

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  • Indian Streams Research Journal

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  • 2013

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Yoga is the activity that increases your flexibility, strengthens your muscles, centers your thoughts, and relaxes and calms you. Yoga is an ancient physical and spiritual discipline and branch of philosophy that originated in India reportedly more than 5,000 years ago. Psychological/Mental Benefits: Improved Mental health, Improved Concentration, Improved Attention, Reduced Stress & tension, Improved Overall Attitude, Improved Mood & Increased Subjective well-being (self), Decreased Anxiety & Depression, Improved Learning efficiency, Improved Memory, Improved Self-acceptance & self confidence, Decreased Hostility, Increased Social adjustment/skill, Increased Somatic & kinesthetic awareness. Yoga therapy is a big deal and can improve your mental health and beneficial is so many ways.
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