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Please share an interesting fact about yoga.

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Yoga: Yoga is great for reducing stress and tension, among numerous other benefits.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Back: Back problems? The back traction yoga pose may be beneficial.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Back: Back problems? The wall plank yoga pose may be beneficial for you.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use: Use yoga as an adjunct to your smoking cessation program to increase odds of success.

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Yoga: Yoga is a great way to exercise. The stretching does as much good as running, swimming, or playing.

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Dr. James Eitner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Three: Three sessions of yoga per week improved mood and decreased anxiety.

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You: Myth: you can't get hurt doing yoga.

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It: Myth: it takes hard work to be able to relax and do it.

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Yoga: Yoga if done carefully can increase strength and enhance flexibility.

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Yoga: Yoga and pilates are less stress on muscles and joints.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Myth:: Myth: not good exercise. Wrong! tones muscles, increases flexibility, improves balance, calms you!

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Yoga: Yoga has been around for thousands of years and works by stimulating the autonomic nervous system.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Great: Great for balance, meditation, discipline, and muscle toning!

Answered 3/30/2015

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Regular: Regular yoga can lower blood pressure and cortisol levels.

Answered 4/12/2014

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Your: Your center of gravity is generally just behind your belly button.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

I: I can do it! don't be shy or embarrassed if you are overweight & out of shape. We all start that way.

Answered 3/6/2014

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It's: It's a myth you have to be flexible or strong. Yoga is working with where you are in the moment.

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Dr. William Carlos answered

Specializes in Critical Care

Some: Some people believe that yoga is just a "stretching" program but it also builds core strength.

Answered 5/11/2014

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yoga: Myth: yoga is not exercise, doesn't help your balance & is a waste of money.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Yoga: Yoga is not just a great core strengthening workout, it's a way of life!

Answered 5/27/2014

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yoga: Yoga increases your intraocular pressure and can lead to glaucoma.

Answered 1/9/2014

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Missed: Missed fact about yoga is it's not about the heart or flexibility, it's about breathing.

Answered 6/11/2013

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Dr. Brett Levine answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yoga: Yoga is a great form of exercise for arthritic joints. Keeps you flexible and the joints moving.

Answered 5/29/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Yoga: Yoga is excellent exercise to improve balance, flexibility and muscle tone.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Yoga: Yoga can lower blood pressure and cortisol levels [a stress hormone].

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Myth:: Myth: yoga is not a "real" workout. Attend a class with an experienced teacher, and see!

Answered 6/26/2013

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Yoga: Has a calming effect on your body.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Yoga: Great for balance, range of motion, and stretching.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

People: People think yoga is for everyone. It's been proven to worsen glaucoma.

Answered 1/11/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga is accessible to everyone. It unites body, mind, and spirit.

Answered 9/17/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga incorporates physical exercise, breathing work, and meditation.

Answered 11/6/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use: Use yoga to maintain wellness, prevent and treat injury.

Answered 8/1/2013

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Excellent: Excellent option for maintaining a healthy back allowing for both flexibility & core strengthening.

Answered 8/16/2014

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That: It's a myth that: yoga is good all the time. Not true. Used correctly it's a wonder. Otherwise, not.

Answered 4/11/2014

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yoga: Yoga has been found to decrease inflammatory markers in humans. Try it if you'd like!

Answered 12/3/2013

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My: My impression is yoga patients recover faster from surgery.

Answered 9/21/2013

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Yoga: It's a myth that: yoga does not build muscle strength.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga helps asthma, your heart, cholesterol, irritable bowel symptoms, insomnia, and fibromyalgia.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Yoga: Yoga requires breath in & out of your nose, if you breathe through your mouth then you are straining.

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Myth=Men: Men do yoga. Yoga was started by men and practiced exclusively by men, thousands of years.

Answered 12/12/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A: A light warm-up before yoga can be very helpful.

Answered 5/21/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Yoga: Yoga enhances sleep quality in cancer survivors.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Studies: Studies have shown that yoga enhances sleep quality.

Answered 8/31/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga was originally designed by men, for men -- and thousands of years ago, only practiced by men.

Answered 8/27/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga creates a moving meditation, & clears the mind. It allows you to exist in the present moment.

Answered 8/27/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Studies: Studies support the practice of yoga as an additional treatment for depression.

Answered 8/12/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga was started by men & practiced exclusively by men for thousands of years.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga is built on spirituality & the promotion of being kind & compassionate toward self and others.

Answered 12/18/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga is not religion, and it does not judge religions. It is accepting of all religions.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga can be a workout. Try a power or ashtanga class.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga: Yoga is not only for people who are fit & thin.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Popular: A popular type of yoga is vinyasa, which allows you to use your breath with movement.

Answered 2/25/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Myth:: Myth: yoga is not for ones with chronic pain. Fact: yoga is healing, and can help with pain relief.

Answered 9/28/2016

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It: It has been said, you are only as old as your back is limber.Yoga is youth!

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Only: Only women do yoga? Nope! yoga even decreases the risk of injuries from other sports!

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People: There are different types of yoga: slow & still; flowing; hot & intense...

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

You: You don't have to be flexible to take-up and benefit from yoga. You just have to do it.

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

In: In a 1998 study, a yoga-based regimen was more effective than wrist splinting / no treatment for cts.

Answered 9/17/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yoga: Yoga is one of the best exercise programs for the unconditioned just getting back into exercise.

Answered 12/7/2013

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"Persistence,: "persistence, knowledge, hard work, ; a bit of boldness improve the chance of success." b.Lundgren.

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Ignore: Keep yourself well hydrated!

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: It maintains and prolongs quality of life.

Answered 12/21/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: People think yoga helps all body parts, but it does increase risk of glaucoma. Beware.

Answered 3/1/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Yoga is not just about meditation but can also be utilized as an effective weight loss tool.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Jason Siefferman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ignore: Yoga can help low back pain.

Answered 3/1/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Yoga can improve your balance.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Yoga is an ancient form of meditation; an awareness practice that synchronises body, mind and breath.

Answered 11/10/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: Yoga means union, referring to uniting mind,body & spirit. Hatha (yoga postures) is 1 of 8 branches.

Answered 11/24/2014

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Ignore: Yoga reduces cardiovascular risk as much as walking or cycling.

Answered 12/25/2014

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Ignore: Yoga is a set of disciplined sustained stretches of muscle tendons that releases tension & relaxes.

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Ignore: Yoga can be helpful ,however, it is important to do it right and at your level to avoid injuries.

Answered 1/7/2015

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Stay committed and persist to get full benefits of yoga!

Answered 1/10/2015

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Ignore: Enhances the mind-body connection, relieves stress and promotes good health and a sense of weebeing.

Answered 2/3/2015

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Dr. Andrew Pacholyk answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: Yoga Therapy integrates the ancient wisdom of Classical Yoga, Healing Beliefs and Ayurveda.

Answered 2/25/2015

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Practicing yoga improves cardiac health.

Answered 3/13/2015

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Ignore: Mindfulness meditation may improve blood pressure and mood.

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Ignore: Yoga has been found to be helpful for minor back aches.

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