Background Yoga has been recommended as a muscle strengthening and balance activity
in national and global physical activity guidelines. However, the evidence base establishing …

This paper is a review of empirical studies, review and meta-analysis publications on yoga
from the last few years. The review includes demographics/prevalence of yoga as a practice …

Physical activity is associated with greater independence in old age. However, little is known
about the effect of physical activity level and activity type on activities of daily living (ADL) …

Background Prolonged activation of the hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal system is thought
to have deleterious effects on brain function. Neuroendocrine studies suggest that brain …

Physical activity has been documented as a foundational approach for weight management
and obesity, improving several cardiometabolic and mental health indices. However, it is not …

The aim of the present study was to investigate effect of specially designed yoga program on
the menstrual pain, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL) of non-athlete women with …

The purpose of this study was to meta-analyze the effects of yoga intervention on physical
fitness in the elderly. The following databases were systematically searched in 25 March …

This study explored the perceived impact of yoga on body image. Young adults (n= 34
female, 12 male; M age= 30.6 [SD= 1.6]) practicing yoga were interviewed and data were …

Objectives To synthesise and critically appraise the quality of existing evidence about the
effects of yoga on physical and psychological outcomes among older adults. Design A …

Racial microaggressions have attracted significant empirical attention and have been
associated with profound negative effects. However, some argue against the importance of …