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VOLUME 13 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2020 ) > List of Articles

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Yoga in Pregnancy

M Aruna Devi, Kandasamy Renuka

Keywords : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Pregnancy, Yoga

Citation Information : Devi MA, Renuka K. Yoga in Pregnancy. 2020; 13 (4):96-100.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10084-12158

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 05-02-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Yoga is originated in India considered as an ancient mind–body practice and nowadays it has been recognized and practiced to promote and to maintain health in these conditions: immunological, neuromuscular, psychological, and pain and determines the mind–body practice which encompasses the conventional substantial pose and can integrate alternative factors, such as meditation and breathing activity. Yoga helps in the regulation of the nervous system, physiological functioning, and improves psychological well-being and physical fitness.

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