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Review
. 1998 Sep-Oct;27(5):563-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1998.tb02623.x.

Yoga: intuition, preventive medicine, and treatment

C Collins  1
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Review

Yoga: intuition, preventive medicine, and treatment

C Collins. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1998 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Mind-body fitness programs use a combination of muscular activity and mindful focus on awareness of the self, breath, and energy to promote health. The ancient discipline of yoga includes physical postures and breathing and meditation techniques. Scientific evidence exists about the physiologic effects of yoga. Mind-body fitness programs may offer therapeutic effects different from those offered by traditional body fitness programs.

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