Yoga improves mood

Researchers at Boston University found that practicing yoga is an effective way to improve mood and reduce anxiety. They analyzed the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is synthesized in the brain and improves its recovery function.

Low levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid are associated with the occurrence of depression and anxiety, explain specialists.

In a study involving two randomized groups of volunteers, the research team is trying to determine the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid and how they affect the mental health of the participants.

For 12 weeks the first group practiced yoga three times a week with a duration of one hour. The second is checksum.

 

Researchers monitored the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid using the magnetic resonance imaging before and after the start of the study.

The results show that levels gamma-aminobutyric acid volunteers practicing yoga, are higher than those of the control group. After an interview with a specialist to determine the mental health of volunteers, it was found that the first group with reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression as opposed to the second.

The results and conclusions of the study are published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

 

 

Water yoga

Water yoga is one of the newest forms of yoga. Practicing with her in the pool. Aquatic environment makes it easier to perform the asanas. The duration of the posture in certain posture is also time-consuming, due to the hydrostatic pressure and buoyancy. 

Muscles and joints are strengthened and improved the metabolic processes in the body.
 
This type of yoga helps in arthritis, multiple sclerosis, obesity, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, etc.

Compared with other types of practicing water yoga is much more friendly and gentle to the body, which makes it suitable for pregnant women and people from third.

The water temperature and the time spent in it are important. When administered postures for plasticity, flexibility, stretching, meditation and breathing techniques, the temperature may be from 30-35 degrees, and the length should not be more than 45 minutes.

Water is a good conductor of energy and filled with positive and new energy, which improves the emotional and health condition of the body.