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Yoga - Psychology
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Definition of 'Yoga'A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed) Common names: Yoga |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequent sleep.
29 Jun 2009 
BACKGROUND: Cyclic meditation (CM) is a technique that combines yoga postures interspersed with supine rest. This combination is based on ancient texts and is considered easier for beginners to practice. MATERIAL/METHODS: Whole-night ... Read more...
Functional and physiological effects of yoga in women with rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study.
29 Jun 2009 CONTEXT: Stress, both psychological and physiological, has been implicated as having a role in the onset and exacerbations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OBJECTIVE: This study investigated whether neuroendocrine and physical function in women with RA ... Read more...
Psychosocial correlates and outcomes of yoga or walking among older adults.
29 Jun 2009 Few researchers have compared psychological correlates and outcomes of yoga with more traditional forms of exercise. The authors' primary aim was to compare changes in the psychosocial outcomes of mood and state anxiety produced by an acute bout of ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Yoga - Psychology'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequent sleep. 29 Jun 2009
- Functional and physiological effects of yoga in women with rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study. 29 Jun 2009
- Psychosocial correlates and outcomes of yoga or walking among older adults. 29 Jun 2009
- Effect of four voluntary regulated yoga breathing techniques on grip strength. 30 May 2009
- The enhancement of visuospatial processing efficiency through Buddhist Deity meditation. 29 Apr 2009
- Yoga as an intervention in the treatment of eating disorders: does it help? 27 Feb 2009
- Effects of a yoga program on cortisol rhythm and mood states in early breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial. Feb 2009
- Reducing addictions via the self-soothing effects of yoga.
30 Dec 2008 - Effect of integrated yoga on stress and heart rate variability in pregnant women. 23 Dec 2008
- Anxiolytic effects of a yoga program in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment: a randomized controlled trial. 12 Oct 2008
- Characteristics of yoga users: results of a national survey. 22 Jul 2008
- Zen Yoga: good medicine for surgical patients. 29 Jun 2008
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and yoga for drug-refractory epilepsy: a randomized controlled trial. 12 Mar 2008
- Integrating yoga into cancer care. 30 Jan 2008
- Effects of yoga on natural killer cell counts in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment. Comment to: recreational music-making modulates natural killer cell activity, cytokines, and mood states in corporate employees Masatada Wachi, Masahiro Koyama, Masanori Utsuyama, Barry B. Bittman, Masanobu Kitagawa, Katsuiku Hirokawa Med Sci Monit, 2007; 13(2): CR57-70.
30 Jan 2008 - Effects of mindful and non-mindful exercises on people with depression: a systematic review. 29 Jan 2008
- Comparison of the conceptualization of wisdom in ancient Indian literature with modern views: focus on the Bhagavad Gita. 30 Dec 2007
- Exercise and self-esteem in menopausal women: a randomized controlled trial involving walking and yoga. 30 Oct 2007
- Psychotic episode associated with Bikram yoga. 30 Oct 2007
- Concentrative meditation enhances preattentive processing: a mismatch negativity study. 27 Oct 2007
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Technical information about 'Yoga'
Definition: A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)
Descriptor UI: D015013
Alternative terms: Yoga;
Related Mesh Headings: Muscle Stretching Exercises;
Allowable Qualifiers: history; psychology;
Tree Number: E02.190.525.937; E02.190.901.984; E02.779.474.937; K01.844.799.867;
Technical Notes: IM; specify geog if pertinent