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found that people with a particular heart rhythm problem saw a
reduction in their symptoms while practicing yoga. A new study
shows yoga can help with an irregular heartbeat. Researchers at
the University of Kansas found that people with a particular
heart rhythm problem saw a reduction in their symptoms while
practicing yoga. Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs when the
heart's upper chamber shakes instead of contracting normally,
reported Forbes. The participants did yoga for three months
during the study. The patients saw a significant reduction in
the recurrences of the heart episodes. About 20 percent of those
who had an episode in the control period had no episode while
practicing yoga, said HealthDay. "These findings underscore the
therapeutic value of a low-cost non-invasive therapy such as
yoga to effectively complement the conventional treatment
strategies in improving atrial fibrillation patient care," wrote
the study authors, according to M