Article from Mayo Clinic website. Published January 15, 2013. Accessed February 12, 2015.
This basic overview of yoga was geared to persons unfamiliar with the practice. The potential benefits of yoga–stress reduction, improved fitness, and management of chronic diseases and conditions–were noted, as were potential risks and contraindications to starting a yoga practice. The piece included suggestions for finding an appropriate yoga instructor and class.
Summary by Louise Fecher