Yoga - the ultimate mind-body practice?

Yoga has been practised for thousands of years but as many people are cynical about trying it as there are huge fans of it.In this episode I share my own experiences and the benefits yoga can confer to our health. Links:Barriers to yoga (Nepalese sudy): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8039334/Yoga effects on brain health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971819/The warrior positions: https://www.yogawitholivia.co.uk/blog/transitions1Yoga and inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8842003/Yogic breathing benefits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7336946/Summary of benefits and starter guide:https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/yoga/a706996/benefits-of-yoga/Yoga courses and learning: https://ukyoga.co.uk/courses/Sacropenia and how to prevent it: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sarcopeniaDean Ornish and heart disease reversal: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/188274 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.