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 | 341 | 120 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 182 | 75 | |
| 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 | 218 |
Member evaluations
Hope_In_Christ
evaluated on Jun 12, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for complex regional pain syndrome type I: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
grasshoppa
evaluated on Jul 31, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Promote relaxation: Major
- Side effects: None
GoCats76
evaluated on Jul 26, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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