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Importance of Yoga Research

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Scientific research documenting the effects of yoga practice on the health of people living with cancer is an exciting world to explore.

Scientific research documenting the effects of yoga practice on the health of people living with cancer is an exciting world to explore. Many outstanding scientists are applying the yoga practices of asana, breathing, and meditation to the care of people with cancer, helping them alleviate fatigue and improve their quality of life.

This video briefly discusses the outcomes of an analysis conducted on a number of published studies that tested yoga on people living with cancer. The link to this article is given below. Please watch the video, read the article, and then post your comments. Future blog postings will describe single studies involving yoga in adults with cancer.

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