21. Is Yoga Good for your Health?
Yoga Studies in Five Minutes - Theodora Wildcroft
Brett W. Parris [+]
Brett W Parris is a DPhil Candidate in the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the
University of Oxford. He has an MPhil in Classical Indian Religion from Oxford, as well as a PhD in development economics from Monash University in Melbourne. He worked for NGOs focussed on poverty, human rights, and climate change for many years. His current research focusses on the ethical dimensions of yogic philosophy and practice, and broader inter-religious dialogue. He has taught yoga in both Australia and the UK.
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Health benefits were far from the primary goal in traditional forms of yoga. However today, many people are attracted to modern yoga practice as a way to improve their overall health – and a regular yoga practice can indeed bring many health benefits, ranging from improvements in flexibility, strength, and balance, to lower stress levels.