Yoga for Stress Relief

Yoga has long been known to help with stress relief, and several studies on yoga for cancer patients have indicated positive effects of yoga in cancer patients.

Preliminary results from a government-funded study found that veterans with PTSD showed improvement in their symptoms after ten weeks of yoga classes.

Haiti’s devastating earthquake has not only spread physical destruction in its wake, but in taking over 100,000 lives, left a nation of survivors stricken with grief as well. Emerging from a natural disaster in one piece, while a blessing, can only provide so much comfort for someone faced with the loss of loved ones. Fortunately, for those who suffer the pain of loss, studies reveal yoga can help survivors get through emotionally difficult times.

It is well known that stress management is one of the best ways to lower blood pressure naturally and prevent heart disease. Yoga offers effective therapy for stress, because it activates the parasympathetic nervous system induces a rest and relaxation response. It is well known that stress management is one of the best ways to lower blood pressure naturally and prevent heart disease.

Learn stress relief lessons from nature by paying attention to the message. For example, a tree with space between its branches allows the wind to flow through the limbs rather than causing a branch to break. The significance you can learn from this? Put open space in your home and plan free space in your schedule. You’ll feel much less stress and be less likely to snap!