Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. It cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in daily life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.
Although ancient, the message of Yoga in promoting both the physical and mental well-being of humanity is still a relevant issue today. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed a growing number of people around the world embracing Yoga to stay healthy and rejuvenated, while fighting social isolation. Yoga is also playing a significant role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients in quarantine and isolation.
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. These include:
• improved strength, balance and flexibility,
• stress relief,
• improved mental health,
• improved quality of life,
• improved sleep
This Frontiers in Pain Research article collection aims to raise attention and scientifically discuss the benefits Yoga can provide. The goal is to present multidisciplinary research from across the spectrum of pain research from basic to translational to implementation science. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Effects of Yoga in the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders
• Effects of Yoga on the pain management
• Effects of Yoga on the perception of pain
We welcome original research and review articles related to these areas.
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. It cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in daily life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.
Although ancient, the message of Yoga in promoting both the physical and mental well-being of humanity is still a relevant issue today. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed a growing number of people around the world embracing Yoga to stay healthy and rejuvenated, while fighting social isolation. Yoga is also playing a significant role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients in quarantine and isolation.
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. These include:
• improved strength, balance and flexibility,
• stress relief,
• improved mental health,
• improved quality of life,
• improved sleep
This Frontiers in Pain Research article collection aims to raise attention and scientifically discuss the benefits Yoga can provide. The goal is to present multidisciplinary research from across the spectrum of pain research from basic to translational to implementation science. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Effects of Yoga in the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders
• Effects of Yoga on the pain management
• Effects of Yoga on the perception of pain
We welcome original research and review articles related to these areas.
