New video explores the science behind yoga

Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 12

Watch a free video on the scientific study of yoga, including how yoga works, its health effects, safety and tips on what to do if you are considering yoga.

The video was produced by The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health who are conducting research on the health effects of yoga.

The video includes:

• A look at innovative technology that examines how older people use their muscles and joints in certain yoga postures. (George Salem, Ph.D., University of Southern California)

•  An overview of a rigorously designed study that shows yoga may benefit people with chronic low-back pain, a common and difficult-to-treat problem. (Karen Sherman, Ph.D., M.P.H., Group Health Research Institute)

• Valuable “dos and don’ts” for consumers who are thinking about practicing yoga.