Medical yoga is defined as the use of yoga practices for the prevention and treatment of
medical conditions. Beyond the physical elements of yoga, which are important and effective …

Purpose With the increasing popularity of Hatha yoga, it is important to understand the
energy cost and METs of yoga practice within the context of the American College of Sports …

Background Little is known about the metabolic and heart rate responses to a typical hatha
yoga session. The purposes of this study were 1) to determine whether a typical yoga …

Heart rate variability (HRV) was studied in cyclic meditation (CM) and supine rest (SR). CM
included yoga postures followed by guided relaxation. Forty-two male volunteers were …

Objective People living with HIV infection are at increased risk for develo** cardiovascular
disease (CVD). Safe and effective interventions for lowering CVD risk in HIV infection are …

Suryanamaskar is considered a part of modern-day yogic practices though it was neither
considered an asana nor a part of traditional Yoga. Practicing Suryanamaskar before …

Background: Numerous scientific studies have reported beneficial physiological changes
after short-and long-term yoga training. Suryanamaskar (SN) is an integral part of modern …

With the recent rise in obesity awareness and the increased understanding of the
importance of physical activity in promoting overall health, greater emphasis has been …

The aim of this study was to critically observe the energy expenditure, exercise intensity and
respiratory changes during a full yoga practice session. Oxygen consumption (V˙ O 2) …

Context• Medical authorities have identified obesity as a causal factor in the development of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), and more broadly, of metabolic …