PARMJIT SINGH, PhD

Yoga helps in eating disorders and has been linked with myriad of physical and emotional benefits. A research study published in the June 2005 issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly indicated that women who practiced yoga reported lower levels of self-objectification, body dissatisfaction and symptoms of eating disorders when compared to women participating in aerobicRead more

Being or becoming happy not only affects the quality of our emotional and family life, it also promotes health. A 2005 study published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggested that “positive well-being is directly related to health-relevant biological processes”. “Negative affective states such as depression are associated with premature mortality andRead more

This posture (Wheel Yoga Pose) has potential health benefits ranging from improvement in the complexion of the skin to the relief of flatulence and constipation. Execution: Lie on your back in a relaxed manner (a). Breathe deeply through your nostrils to instill calmness in your body. Let the weight of your body sink into theRead more

Gone are the days when Zen meditators were called psychotics. Now, things are different. Scientists are using high-tech techniques to peep into human brain under intense meditation. A recent study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found that long-term meditators induce an extraordinary synchronization of brain waves known as gamma synchrony. This synchronisationRead more