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MENTAL HEALTH IN YOGA

Dr Balaji Deekshitulu P.V

Volume: 5 Issue: 1 2015

Abstract:

The author argues that the complete presentation is Increasing Mental Health & relaxation of Mental illness through neither for Possible of Yogic Postures (Asanas), Pranayama (Meditation) as inevitable part of physical and mental health for overall health and wellbeing. Keywords: Mental health, Mental Illness, Yoga Postures

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