A new report by National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) showed that the number of adults using yoga to complement their diet and exercises nearly doubled between 2002 and 2012 from 5.1% in 2002 to 9.5% in 2012. The usage among adults over the age of 65 nearly tripled from 1.3% to 3.3% in the same time period.
The report also revealed that Yoga is one of the most timeless exercises enjoyed by people of all ages, including children. Between 2007 and 2013 the use of yoga among children aged 4-17 increased from 2.5% to 3.1% respectively. The main reasons for the spike are the little costs associated with the programs, public schools are now beginning to include yoga in their fitness programs more and more and the program can easily be completed at home.
The focus of the report was on movement and mediation practices and use of non-vitamin, non-mineral dietary supplements. Practices such as acupuncture and chiropractic care were not included as well.
As with any studies there are some limitations worth noting. The most notable is the possible recall bias because respondents were asked about usage in the previous 12 months. As well, because NHIS is a cross-sectional survey, “casual associations” cannot be made about the data.
Despite the limitations and bias, yoga has many known benefits that are worth noting, which can explain why the practice is timeless and gaining in popularity:
It is for everyone
It lowers your blood pressure
It enhances your body image
It helps you get rid of anger and reduces conflict
It improves concentration
It increases endurance, strength and flexibility
Do you have a daily yoga practice that you would like to share with us? What challenges have you faced or overcome through yoga? Feel free to share your experience in our forum section below.
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About Avery Eisenreich
Avery Eisenreich has been covering the topics of health, long term care, and gerontology for over 15 years and is a long time advocate for the rights of seniors. He strongly believes that health care should be universally accessible to all, regardless of their race, gender, location, or ethnicity.
The report also revealed that Yoga is one of the most timeless exercises enjoyed by people of all ages, including children. Between 2007 and 2013 the use of yoga among children aged 4-17 increased from 2.5% to 3.1% respectively. The main reasons for the spike are the little costs associated with the programs, public schools are now beginning to include yoga in their fitness programs more and more and the program can easily be completed at home.
The focus of the report was on movement and mediation practices and use of non-vitamin, non-mineral dietary supplements. Practices such as acupuncture and chiropractic care were not included as well.
As with any studies there are some limitations worth noting. The most notable is the possible recall bias because respondents were asked about usage in the previous 12 months. As well, because NHIS is a cross-sectional survey, “casual associations” cannot be made about the data.
Despite the limitations and bias, yoga has many known benefits that are worth noting, which can explain why the practice is timeless and gaining in popularity:
It is for everyone
It lowers your blood pressure
It enhances your body image
It helps you get rid of anger and reduces conflict
It improves concentration
It increases endurance, strength and flexibility
Do you have a daily yoga practice that you would like to share with us? What challenges have you faced or overcome through yoga? Feel free to share your experience in our forum section below.
Source
About Avery Eisenreich
Avery Eisenreich has been covering the topics of health, long term care, and gerontology for over 15 years and is a long time advocate for the rights of seniors. He strongly believes that health care should be universally accessible to all, regardless of their race, gender, location, or ethnicity.
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