Yoga
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar yoga therapy on chronic low back pain.

30 Aug 2009 STUDY DESIGN: The effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar yoga for chronic low back pain (CLBP) were assessed with intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis. Ninety subjects were randomized to a yoga (n = 43) or control group (n = 47) receiving ... Read more...

A case of rectus sheath hematoma caused by yoga exercise.

30 Aug 2009 Rectus sheath hematoma is a relatively rare condition but a significant cause of acute abdominal pain. The acute abdominal pain associated with rectus sheath hematoma can mimic several conditions, such as appendicitis, intestinal problems ... Read more...

"Subtle" psychosomatic aspects of Tibetan medicine.

30 Jul 2009 The theory and practice of traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM) is based on an understanding of a tri-level psycho-physical system; this bi-directional connection between the psycho-somatic realms is mediated by a distinct, yet inseparable energetic ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Yoga'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar yoga therapy on chronic low back pain. 30 Aug 2009
• A case of rectus sheath hematoma caused by yoga exercise. 30 Aug 2009
• "Subtle" psychosomatic aspects of Tibetan medicine. 30 Jul 2009
• Protection throughout the life span: the psychoneuroimmunologic impact of Indo-Tibetan meditative and yogic practices. 30 Jul 2009
• Yoga breathing, meditation, and longevity. 30 Jul 2009
• Longevity: potential life span and health span enhancement through practice of the basic yoga meditation regimen. 30 Jul 2009
• Toward a unified field of study: longevity, regeneration, and protection of health through meditation and related practices. 30 Jul 2009
• Dilemmas, tetralemmas, reimagining the electronic health record. 29 Jun 2009
• Clinical applications of yoga for the pediatric population: a systematic review. 29 Jun 2009
• Changes in midlatency auditory evoked potentials following two yoga-based relaxation techniques. 29 Jun 2009
• 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
• Body awareness, eating attitudes, and spiritual beliefs of women practicing yoga. 29 Jun 2009
• Psychosocial correlates and outcomes of yoga or walking among older adults. 29 Jun 2009
• Alternative approaches to epilepsy treatment. 29 Jun 2009
• Yoga as a treatment for binge eating disorder: a preliminary study. 11 Jun 2009
• Effect of four voluntary regulated yoga breathing techniques on grip strength. 30 May 2009
• Is it possible to get injured doing yoga? 30 May 2009
• The effects of mindfulness-based yoga during pregnancy on maternal psychological and physical distress. 29 Apr 2009
• An evidence-based review of yoga as a complementary intervention for patients with cancer. 29 Apr 2009

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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