Yoga – practices for mind-body integration
From the book – Chapter 23: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit
Yoga
Combines postures, breath work, meditation. Benefits: flexibility, strength, stress reduction, emotional regulation. Research: effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD. Types named: Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Restorative, Kundalini.
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Stories from real life
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Shloks
- Bhagavad Gita 2.50 – Yoga is skill in action.
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