title: Invest in yourself. Yoga as a self-care strategy.
abstract: A widening recognition of the mind-body-spirit connection in western medicine has resulted in a growing interest in ancient health practices such as yoga. As complementary therapies enter mainstream medical settings, nurses and other healthcare providers need a fundamental understanding of these modalities to be able to advise patients effectively. This article provides an overview of yoga and details the benefits of yoga practice.
authors.affiliation: Wasatch Homeless Health Care, Inc., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. cherrick@parkcityus.com
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Herrick
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Ainsworth
mesh_terms: D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D015013:Yoga