What Yoga Can Do
by Berkeley Wellness
The ancient practice of yoga is good for the mind and spirit. It’s also good for the body—and, for the back in particular, according to two recent studies, among the largest controlled trials on yoga ever done.
Medically reviewed by
faculty at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health
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