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Effects of regular yoga practice on neurological conditions and mental health
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Effects of regular yoga practice on neurological conditions and mental health

Authors

  • Karolina Zadrozna Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2374-6994
  • Olga Wysokińska Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny w Lublinie nr 4 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9679-9958
  • Justyna Żyga Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego w Lublinie Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5453-1235
  • Anna Małek Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny w Lublinie nr 4 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0484-9960
  • Mateusz Fabiś Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. M. Kopernika w Łodzi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7150-1852
  • Bartłomiej Wójcik Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny im. Wojskowej Akademii Medycznej - Centralny Szpital Weteranów https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-9199
  • Klara Iwaniszyn-Zapołoch Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny w Lublinie nr 4 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1243-9021

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.12.005

Keywords

Yoga, mental health, PTSD, cognitive function, headache, depression, parkinson disease

Abstract

Introduction

Nowadays it is pointed out how important it is to take care of both mental and physical health. It is also undeniable that one affects the other and vice versa. That is why it is so important to nurture your body. Yoga as one of the physical activities has a proven effect on psychosomatic symptoms. Yoga is increasingly recommended mainly to relieve anxiety or stress. It brings great solace and even greater attentiveness. Lifestyle activities are increasingly considered an important component of treatment.

 

State of knowledge

Medical conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, headaches, PTSD, depression are mainly treated with drugs. Yoga, as a non-pharmacological treatment, alleviates psychological conditions, as it reduces stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and enhances attentiveness to one's self, self-control and a different perspective on traumatic situations.

 

Conclusions

A review of the following works has shown the effects of yoga on mental health and common neurological conditions. With regular practice, it is possible to develop cognitive function, reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches. In Parkinson's disease, mindfulness exercises lead to an increase in muscle strength, a decrease in muscle tremors, and therefore improved rehabilitation. Most of the examples below mention a decrease in anxiety, stress, depressive symptoms and an increase in mindfulness, greater emotional and physical flexibility. The works cited point out that more in-depth research is needed to delve deeper into the effects of yoga on health.

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ZADROZNA, Karolina, WYSOKIŃSKA, Olga, ŻYGA, Justyna, MAŁEK, Anna, FABIŚ, Mateusz, WÓJCIK, Bartłomiej & IWANISZYN-ZAPOŁOCH, Klara. Effects of regular yoga practice on neurological conditions and mental health. Journal of Education, Health and Sport [online]. 11 November 2022, T. 12, nr 12, s. 35–41. [accessed 25.3.2023]. DOI 10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.12.005.
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