Yoga Directory
Yoga has been practiced in India in various forms for thousands of years. Its purpose is to strengthen the body and make it more flexible, as well as to calm the mind and awaken the spirit. It does this through gentle physical poses, deep, steady breathing, and meditation practice. Yoga is thought to be beneficial for mental stress, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, hypertension, and other disorders. People of all ages can do yoga, and yoga poses can be adapted for people with disabilities or special needs. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about yoga, its health benefits, and much more.
Medical Reference
Relaxation Techniques for Migraines and Headaches
Because stress can make any migraine or headache worse, it is important to learn how to relax. Read these tips.
Alternative Treatments for Depression
Complementary and alternative approaches to depression include massage, acupuncture, yoga, and listening to music. Learn more from WebMD about the power of these practices to lift one's mood.
Learning to Relax During Menopause
WebMD explains how menopause symptoms may be relieved with relaxation techniques.
Heart Failure and Stress Management
If you have heart failure, stress management is an important topic. Find out what it may be able to do for you and, more importantly, how to do it.
Features
Yogalates: A Blend of Exercises
Any way you spell it, yoga and Pilates benefit body and soul.
Yoga: Slim Bodies, Strong Minds
Yoga, an ancient discipline might not give you a whippet-thin body, but it might give you the discipline and peace of mind to think about your eating habits in a new light.
A Guide to Improving Strength and Well Being with Pilates
The Pilates exercise method is experiencing a resurgence as people look for better ways to improve strength and well-being. Have you tired Pilates yet?
Yoga Fitness
There are many traditional fitness modalities from Asia that aim to cultivate the body and spirit together. Let's look at yoga.
Video
The Mind-Body Connection
Lifestyle medicine specialist, Dr. James Rippe, discusses the mind-body connection and your health.
Why Movement is Critical to RA
You're in pain, so why do you have to move if you have RA? Ask Arthritis Foundation President John H. Klippel, MD.
Best Exercises for RA
Arthritis Foundation President John H. Klippel, MD, on the best exercises to do if you have RA.
Yoga Poses for Rheumatoid Arthritis
See poses of yoga that benefit RA.
Slideshows & Images
9 Tips for Flat Abs
Want flat abs? See how to get them, including step-by-step instructions for performing the best abdominal exercises.
Get a Green Workout
Make your fitness routine more green and eco-friendly with workout tips from this WebMD slideshow.
Slideshow: Natural Ways to Fuel Your Workout
12 Basic Yoga Poses
From beginners to yogi pros, anyone can make these basic poses part of a daily yoga practice.