Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It
began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of
promoting physical and mental well-being. Although classical yoga also
includes other elements, yoga as practiced in the United States
typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques
(pranayama), and meditation (dyana). There are many different yoga
styles, ranging from gentle practices to physically demanding ones.
Differences in the types of yoga used in research studies may affect
study results. This makes it challenging to evaluate research on the
health effects of yoga. Yoga and two practices of Chinese originâtai chi
and qigongâare sometimes called âmeditative movementâ practices. All
three practices include both meditative elements and physical ones.
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