Can Yoga be an Effective Tool in Managing Psychological Stress?

Today Medical science is giving more emphasis for prevention and maintenance of health. Man’s strongest desire is to live a healthy, happy and an inspired life. Of these three, health is primary because without it, one cannot feel happy or inspired. Because of the competitive world, stressful jobs and other stressful works, man is affected with high stress and in turn this stress creates an imbalance at physical, psychological and social levels of the individual leading to various physical and psychological disorders. Yoga, an Ancient science offers an effective method of managing and reducing stress, anxiety and depression and numerous studies demonstrate the efficacy of yoga on mood related disorders. Yoga, a form of mind-body exercise, has become an increasingly widespread therapy used to maintain wellness, and alleviate a range of health problems and ailments.

Author(s): Bali Yogitha, Ebnezar J

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