An NCCIH article reports numerous studies that suggest benefits with several aspects of wellness, including stress management, mental/emotional health, promoting healthy eating/ activity habits, sleep and balance.
In addition, promising results show yoga to be among the first-line recommendations for treatment of chronic pain. Because chronic pain is often linked to weight issues, the following may be of interest for providers looking to create a more complete program for this population.
Weight control programs with best results include at least some of these elements: