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Read moreDoes Relaxin Cause the Increase in Joint Laxity During Pregnancy?
There is general consensus in the literature that joint laxity increases during pregnancy and that this is essential for adapting to the growing foetus and preparing for childbirth. However, it is not so clear what role the pregnancy hormones play in this.
Read moreCan Yoga Help Manage Persistent Pain?
Persistent pain is often correlated with depression, fear, rumination, and worries about injury. Recent studies have provided incontrovertible evidence that psychiatric disorders and other psychosocial factors can influence both the development of persistent pain conditions and the response to treatment.
Read moreWhat Impact Does Yoga Have on the Lymphatic System?
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.
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