Why the study?
Scientific research regarding the impacts of yoga among people with poor cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health has only recently been undertaken.
Does yoga improve physical and psychological well-being in older adults living with cardiac conditions or stroke?
Does yoga improve physical and psychological well-being in older adults living with cardiac conditions or stroke?
Yoga represents a promising adjunct rehabilitation therapy for older adults with cardiac conditions or stroke, particularly for those unable to engage in traditional physical training programs.
Yoga is a form of movement-based mindfulness practice that enhances the mind-body connection to benefit overall health and well-being. Although the practices of yoga are ancient traditions in the Buddhist and Hindu philosophies, scientific research regarding the impacts of yoga among people with poor cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health has only recently been undertaken. In this article, we highlight the current evidence on the potential impact of yoga on physical and psychological well-being for older adults living with cardiac conditions or stroke.
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