yoga practice

Long-Term Yoga Practice May Decrease Women's Stress

NCCAM Featured Content  Mon, 05/17/2010 - 09:25

Recent research has shown that women who practice hatha yoga (a common type of yoga involving body postures, breath control, and meditation) regularly recover from stress faster than women who are considered yoga "novices." The research, supported in part by NCCAM and published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, also showed that yoga may boost the mood of both yoga experts and novices.


 

Hugger Mugger Tapas Basic Yoga Mat (68-Inch, Purple)

Cover of Hugger Mugger Tapas Basic Yoga Mat (68-Inch, Purple)
I really like this mat for travel. It is only 1/16" thick and can be folded and put in my suitcase. It is durable and sticky, great for practice in my hotel room, or on the beach. I agree this isn't a standard mat. THINK TRAVEL. I have also used it under...

 

1/4" Extra Thick Deluxe High Density Yoga Mat 72" Length - Purple

Yoga Monster mat goes Eco! For those who want a more eco-friendly mat, our fantastic Yoga Monster mat is now environmentally friendly. We call it Clean PVC tm an eco friendly yoga mat made of PER (Polymer Environmental Resin), which is a unique material...

 

Ultra Nature Collection Yoga Mats

Cover of Ultra Nature Collection Yoga Mats
The most popular mat, the Original Tapas Mat was the first made-in-the-USA yoga mat providing a durable, non-slip surface. It continues to set the standard and is considered invaluable for the safe practice of yoga postures. 1/8 in. x 24 in. x 68 in....

 

NIH Yoga Week is May 19–23, 2008

NCCAM Featured Content  Fri, 05/16/2008 - 15:15

This 5-day series of events will highlight the science and practice of yoga. Participants will not only learn about yoga but also experience it first-hand through stretching and practice.

NIH grantees as well as other local and international speakers will explore yoga practice for health. For a schedule of events and additional information visit: does.ors.od.nih.gov/fitness/yogaWeek.htm.