These were the findings presented at the American Psychological Association conference held recently.
The small study was headed by Chris Streeter, MD, a psychiatrist at Boston University School of Medicine. Studies like this are important because it’s a way for Western doctors to receive scientifically-backed data on alternative practices.
It’s a way of translating the legendary benefits of yoga into the language of science spoken by medical professionals.
The anecdotal evidence that we’ve “known” for years, will be backed up by scientific studies. The APA has called for more studies on how yoga effects mental health.
Then more doctors can recommend yoga to their patients. Before long, we’ll be practicing yoga and feeling better.
To read the complete article at WebMD, about how study participants reported a decrease in anxiety and depression by practicing Iyengar yoga, click here.