Yoga helps victims of bipolar disorder

Yoga has the potential to help the victims of bipolar disorder. This conclusion was American scientists from the Alpert Medical School.

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Effect yoga classes   in combating symptoms Bipolar Disorder   due to the fact that this ancient practice It teaches self-contemplation and inner calm, according to the study authors. Practicing yoga people concentrate on the sensations they experience in Currently and over time, this helps them to take a more relaxed any difficult emotions and be aware of the fact that everything changes.

These findings, scientists have thanks to an online survey, which is passed through the victim Bipolar Disorder . Some of them He engaged in yoga , Which caused a strong positive reaction in the status of these people. The other part is not marked as significant improve symptoms, even with all other related factors. About one in five of those surveyed believed that yoga has changed his life, and many others We said that this ancient Indian exercises reduced their level anxiety and stress.

However, the study authors They believe that the victims of bipolar disorder are not suitable for all asanas Yoga. In particular, it should refrain from exercises that require longer intervals with rapid breathing. These exercises are called among survey participants most stable backlash.

"I recommend yoga most of my patients, not only for people with bipolar disorder - says a graduate of Providence psychiatrist David Kahn. - In this practice many health benefits. Especially in the preservation of mental and emotional balance. "(Read More)

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