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Entry for March 21, 2008 - Benefits of Yoga

The latest issue of Pediatric Physical Therapy reports on a review of the research on the therapeutic benefits of yoga.  They conclude that yoga does result in physiological benefits for children but larger trials are necessary for specific benefits.


Reference:  Galantino, Mary Lou PT, PhD, MSCE; Galbavy, Robyn PT, MPT; Quinn, Lauren DPT  (2008).  Therapeutic Effects of Yoga for Children: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Pediatric Physical Therapy 20 (1):66.


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2008-03-21 19:22:53 GMT
Comments (1 total)
Author:Anonymous
I believe that there is definitely some benefit to Yoga and children. I engage my caseload to 2 groups a week. The kids love it. I have also noted some of my less coordinated children have improved in praxis as well as an increase in flexibility. I am still trying to create a good research model to publish it's effects.
2008-03-22 15:05:38 GMT