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Pilot Studies of a Yoga Model for Reducing Perceived Stress and Improving Self-Control in Vulnerable Youth

Two pilot studies demonstrate that a comprehensive multimodality intervention of Transformative Life Skills (TLS) consisting of Yoga poses (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana) can reduce perceived stress and increase self control and self-awareness in at-risk and incarcerated youth.

Study by R. Ramadoss, PhD and B.K. Bose, PhD, Niroga Institute, Oakland, CA.

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