New research shows that yoga training is most effective in positively impacting the brain's cognitive abilities in older individuals.
A new study published in the European Review of Aging and Physical Activity presents that yoga exercise can prevent dementia and is more effective than cardio and strength training in positively affecting the cognitive functions of the brain in older individuals. Strength and conditioning training was found to have a relatively low positive effect on cognitive abilities. On the other hand, [...].
Swedish yoga in focus according to C20 recommendations
During the year, the Swedish MediYoga Institute has been a contributing player in the C20 group IHH's (Integrative Holistic Health) policy work. By combining scientific research and proven experience, the MediYoga Institute has for 20 years developed a framework that constitutes an evidence-based intervention in Medical Yoga, called MOSI (MediYoga Of Sweden Intervention). MOSI is the only evidence-based yoga intervention that [...].
Swedish Mediyoga Institute invited to the C20 to participate in the formulation of global policy recommendations to the G20.
The MediYoga Institute is invited to the C20 - Integrated Holistic Health Working Group to share its world-leading expertise in the implementation of yoga and mindfulness in health care. Internationally, Sweden is considered a pioneering country in the field through the experience gained since 1997 in collaboration between the MediYoga Institute, academia and the health care system. MediYoga [...]