Yoga can teach stressed-out Americans how to live a balanced life.
What do raising a family, dating and the economy have in common? These are all potential sources of stress! However, a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) has found that between 2007 and 2011, the average stress level of the nation has gone down from 6.2 to 5.2 (on a 10-point scale), as reported in USA Today. But it's not because there are fewer things to stress us out – people may simply be learning how to live a balanced life!
"We like to think what's happening is better management," said Norman Anderson of the APA, as quoted by the news source. "Part of the good news from the study is that a majority of people recognize stress as a problem and something that needs to be attended to. I'm not sure that would have been the case a generation or two ago."
The most effective stress management techniques include yoga, jogging and other exercises, according to the news source. Physical activity not only distracts people from stress – it also undoes some of the negative health effects of this mental force.
People who are interested in this mind-body regimen should check out their local Dahn Yoga Centers. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, yoga can also improve one's blood chemistry and physical strength.
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