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What is yoga good for? & is it effective?
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Many things. : Yoga is good exercise. Is good strengthening, toning. Meditative for many. I started practicing yoga for back and neck pain and it has been very helpful! keeps me limber and strong. Remember, as with anything, start low and go slow. Regular exercise makes you feel good!
Answered 2/10/2015
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21 reasons 2 do yoga: #17: Eases cancer recovery. According to one study, breast cancer patients who practiced yoga for up to three hours a week while undergoing radiation had a greater reduction in stress hormones than did patients who simply stretched or did neither. Ref. AARP, 5/2017.
Answered 11/28/2017
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