Has it been proved by formal research that Yoga is good for health, fitness and mind?
There has been quite a lot of research, all over the world. As far as the general effects on mental and physical well-being are concerned, it is now agreed that Yoga can be both pleasurable and beneficial. Western science has been studying Yoga for nearly 50 years and the evidence shows that Yoga may be helpful for specific conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, stress, cardiac risk factors, arthritis, reducing drug use and criminal activity and others. A Harvard study showed, Yoga could give the same treatment effect as a psychotherapy program. Researches at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine now report that Yoga exercises can be highly effective in alleviating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Doctors generally now agree that relaxation, breathing techniques and meditation are the effective way of reducing stress and stress related illnesses.
