“Yoga is not a religion. It is a science of integrating body, mind, and soul. “- Amit Ray
Anxiety is one of the most common problems for Americans. A study in 2005 showed that 40 million or 18.1% of the population ages 18 and older have anxiety disorder. Yoga can be most useful in reducing your anxieties.
Yoga is a combination of physical, mental, and emotional practices to help achieve peacefulness of mind and body. It originated in India as part of Hinduism but slowly spread into other religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. There are several forms of yoga from light-intensity to heavy-intensity. Some examples would include:
Another study in 2014 that focused on the effect of yoga on the group of 30 individuals from 20-30 years old concluded that yoga could significantly decrease the anxiety level of average youth.
Benefits of Yoga: