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Yoga and Lifestyle Medicine for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. While conventional therapies like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech therapy are widely used, complementary approaches such as yoga and lifestyle medicine are gaining recognition for their ability to address core symptoms and improve overall well-being.  […]

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A Personal Account of Polyvagal Theory and Yogic Gunas

While Polyvagal Theory (PVT) and the three gunas – Sattva (balance), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (inertia) – may seem worlds apart, their integration offers a unique approach to understanding human behavior. Yoga and Indian philosophy refer to guna as a particular quality, along with PVT, which has roots in contemporary neuroscience. This international blend allows

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World Health Day 2025: Using Yoga and Lifestyle Medicine to Promote the Health of Mothers and Newborns

Maternal and newborn health is the focus of World Health Day 2025, with the aim of addressing preventable causes of maternal and newborn deaths that need attention. The need for universal, cost-effective solutions is urgent given the 2.4 million neonatal deaths and nearly 295,000 maternal deaths that occur each year. Yoga and lifestyle medicine interventions

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