If you type “yoga and lymphatic drainage” into any search engine, you will come across hundreds of articles confidently stating that yoga improves the functioning of the lymphatic system. Searching deeper to find evidence that backs up this claim proves much more challenging.
Read moreWhat are the Physiological Benefits of Inverting our Body in Yoga?
There is widespread belief that inverting the body in asanas such as Headstand (Sirsasana) has many potential physiological benefits including increasing blood flow to the brain, stimulating the pineal gland and lowering our blood pressure.
Read moreCan our Immune System be Boosted?
There are many claims about different lifestyle interventions enhancing our immune system, but the concept of boosting immunity makes little sense scientifically. In fact, boosting the number of immune cells in your body would not necessarily be a good thing.
Read moreIs it Bad to Invert the Body During Menstruation?
There is widespread belief among yoga teachers and practitioners that inversions including Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana) and Headstand (Sirsasana) should not be practiced during menstruation.
Read moreIs Lotus Pose Possible for Everyone?
Sitting in Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is not physically attainable for the majority of the population simply because of the bony architecture of their pelvises and femurs.
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