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  Osteoporosis and Yoga: What You Should Know

  July 15, 2021

  People with osteoporosis can safely do yoga, as long as they find the appropriate class and consider making some modifications to poses.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

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  10 Yoga Poses for Heart Health

  March 20, 2019

  These 10 yoga poses for heart health can help boost flexibility, increase muscle strength, relieve stress, and improve sleep.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cardiovascular health, flexibility, Heart Health, relaxation, sleep, yoga, yoga poses, yoga positions

  

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  Learn More About Yoga

  December 13, 2023

  Learn more about the many different health benefits of yoga with these essential articles and explainer videos from UPMC HealthBeat.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health

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  Heart Health Benefits of Zumba and Yoga

  January 1, 2018

  Everyone knows exercise is good for your health, but sometimes finding a workout you like and getting started is tough. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, yoga, Zumba

  

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  Namaste: Yoga and Heart Health

  July 11, 2016

  The ancient practice of yoga has some surprising benefits for your heart. Learn how hitting the mat can reduce your risk of heart disease.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Heart Health, meditation, relaxation, yoga

  

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  Yoga Practice for the Office (Video)

  September 16, 2015

  Yoga is a great way to integrate the body, mind and spirit. Watch this video and try this sequence at the office to help yourself de-stress!Learn More

  Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: alternative medicine, Heart Health, mental health, stress relief, yoga

  

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  Can Yoga Help With My Back Pain?

  May 23, 2015

  Did you know basic stretching and yoga are two strategies that may help loosen up your back muscles and alleviate pain? Learn more about how yoga can help.Learn More

  Categorized as: Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: back pain, lumbar pain, meditation, rehabilitation, yoga

  

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  Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

  October 26, 2014

  Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncologyLearn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness

  Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients

  

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  Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects

  September 25, 2014

  Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: American Cancer Society, anxiety, blood cortisol levels, cancer, conventional cancer treatment, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, high blood pressure, integrative oncology, Joni Sturgill, meditation, PTSD, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga