Effect of Yoga on mental health : A Review Study
Keywords:
Yoga, mental healthAbstract
The present review paper is an attempt to study the effect of yoga on mental health. This research paper is an extract of several studies conducted on the effect of yoga on mental health. The benefits of Yoga have been recognised, and the health has been put to use in the treatment of both long-term illnesses and the relief of the discomfort associated with shorter-term ones. Yoga has been shown to have positive effects on the mental and emotional health of adolescents, and this has been emphasised by a number of research. There is a comprehensive review here that looks at how yoga can help adolescent brains and hearts. After reading of several studies it was concluded that yoga may be very helpful to release helpful brain chemicals, relieve depression; reduce stress; ease anxiety; improve sleep; enhance social life; promote other healthy habits; Yoga may also help with other health goals, such as weight loss, smoking cessation, and chronic disease management. Then again, you may have a different outcome. The effectiveness of your yoga practise may hinge on your mental approach, the expertise of your teacher, and the nature of your practise.
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