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Mom in 60s, job and caregiver stress. she studied yoga and taiji quan about 5 years ago. can they help her now? she was a bit bored by them before.

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Yoga for stress: Yes it may help if she takes it seriously including breathing exercises, can add relaxation exercises with that.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stress and yoga: Yoga and other forms of medative exercises can help one deal with stress. It is worth a try perhaps now that she has a new focus - the stressors in her life they won't be so boring.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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