What is Yoga?
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Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India, and within Hinduism refers to ascetic and meditational practices intended to lead to spiritual experience and insight into the nature of existence. Outside India, yoga is practiced as a form of exercise.
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How do members experience Yoga?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 342 | 121 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 183 | 76 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 92 | 29 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 52 | 25 | |
| Anxious mood | 38 | 11 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 10 | |
| Pain | 7 | |
| Fatigue | 5 | |
| Back pain | 2 | |
| Muscle cramps | 2 | |
| Pain in lower back | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 15 | |
| Mild | 43 | |
| None | 219 |
Member evaluations
Flawed to perfection
evaluated on Mar 25, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: None
WaxWane
evaluated on Apr 28, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
greysons mom
evaluated on Sep 24, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
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