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Brand Names: Ashtanga Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Chair Yoga (Eric Small), Dahn Yoga, Gym Fitness Yoga, Hatha, Iyengar Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini "Gentle" Yoga, Mudras Hand Yoga, Pranayam Yoga, Purusha and Raja, Stretch Yoga, Svaroopa Yoga, Viniyoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Generic Name: Yoga
See also: Physical Exercise

What is Yoga? Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India, and within Hinduism refers to ascetic and meditational practices intended to lead to spiritual experience and insight into the nature of existence. Outside India, yoga is practiced as a form of exercise. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

44 patients in the community are taking or have taken Yoga.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 14 41%
Treat Parkinson's 11 32%
Stiffness/spasticity 8 23%
Dry mouth (xerostomia) 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Yoga.

  0 day 0 none 0 week 1 hr week 1.5 hr week 2 hr week 0.5 hr day 120 min week 30 min day
  7 Number of Patients: 7 3 Number of Patients: 3 9 Number of Patients: 9 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Yoga or how long patients were taking Yoga before stopping.

Currently taking Yoga

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
4
0
8
10
9

Stopped taking Yoga

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Yoga (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 1 50% Course of treatment ended: 50%
Not indicated 1 50% Not indicated: 50%


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