Can You Use Yoga to Drop Cholesterol? That is our question for today.
IS THE PRACTICE of yoga associated with a lowering of cholesterol? We often hear about the ability of mindfulness practices such as yoga to reduce our levels of stress. Today, I want to share some limited information that hints at the ability of yoga to help us lower our cholesterol levels.
The modern practice of yoga consisted of three elements: 1) postures/poses (āsanas), 2) meditation/relaxation (dhyāna), 2) breath control/regulated breathing (prānāyāma), and 3). The word prānāyāma is a portmanteau of the words “prānh” (vital air, life wind) and “āyāmh” (restraining, extending).
Hundreds of different yoga postures have been described. While yoga is not primarily a treatment tool, research has suggested efficacy for conditions as wide-ranging as risk-reduction for falls, mental health issues, and cardiovascular disease.
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