Yoga Provides Emotional Benefits To Women With Breast Cancer
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 23:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Women undertaking a ten week program of 75 minute Restorative Yoga classes gained positive differences in aspects of mental health such as depression, positive emotions, and spirituality (feeling calm/peaceful) compared to the control group. The study shows the women had a 50 percent reduction in depression and a 12 percent increase in feelings of peace and meaning after the yoga sessions.