The effects of yoga on stress and subjective wellbeing A comparative study (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780207286513)

Yoga and optimism as a mental wellbeing technique Background: Regular practice of yoga promotes strength, endurance, and flexibility and facilitates characteristics of friendliness, compassion, and greater self-control, while cultivating a sense of peace and well-being. Yoga also leads to important outcomes such as changes in life perspective, self-awareness and an improved sense of energy to live life fully and with genuine enjoyment. Aim: To investigate the clinical effects of yoga on Optimismand to evaluate the efficacy of yoga and yogic breathing exercises as therapeutic intervention.