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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Iyengar yoga is a style of\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-health-benefits-of-yoga-90076&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;yoga&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0that emphasizes precision and physical alignment of the body. By working to achieve perfect alignment in each pose, Iyengar yoga students aim to create balance in the body and mind. In addition to helping students gain flexibility and strength, Iyengar yoga may be useful in the management of certain health conditions like arthritis and chronic low back pain.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Practicing Iyengar Yoga&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Like all forms of yoga, Iyengar yoga combines physical poses, deep breathing, and meditation. A unique feature of Iyengar yoga is the use of props (such as blocks, pillows, chairs, and bolsters), which help students attain perfect alignment in each pose. Iyengar yoga also involves performing poses in a specific sequence in order to maximize their beneficial effects.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Related:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/health-benefits-of-meditation-89803&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;4 Ways Meditation May Benefit Your Health&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Health Benefits of Iyengar Yoga&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Research suggests that practicing Iyengar yoga may yield specific health benefits. Here&amp;amp;#39;s a look at some key study findings:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;1) Osteoarthritis&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In a pilot study published in the &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; in 2005, scientists found that Iyengar yoga may reduce &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/herbs-for-pain-management-89299&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;pain&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; among people with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study included 11 yoga beginners with osteoarthritis, all of whom were assigned to eight weeks of Iyengar yoga training (involving one 90-minute session each week). In addition to experiencing significant reductions in pain, the seven participants who completed the study showed a decrease in joint stiffness and improvement in function.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Related:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/osteoarthritis-pain-relief-remedies-89296&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Osteoarththritis Pain Relief Remedies&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;2) Low Back Pain&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Iyengar yoga may ease pain, improve function, and lift &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-treatments-for-depression-89243&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;depression&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; among adults with chronic low back pain, according to a 2009 study published in &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Spine&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;. Study results showed that 43 patients assigned to six months of biweekly Iyengar yoga classes had significantly greater reductions in pain intensity, disability, and depression (compared to the 47 study members who received standard medical care). Members of the yoga group also appeared to reduce their use of pain medication during the course of the study.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Related: &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/remedies-for-back-pain-relief-89009&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;15 Remedies for Back Pain Relief&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;3) Breast Cancer Recovery&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Iyengar yoga may benefit survivors of &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/natural-breast-cancer-defense-88896&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;breast cancer&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, a 2010 study published in &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Cancer Nursing&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; suggests. For 12 weeks, 24 breast cancer survivors took part in Iyengar yoga classes. Analyzing questionnaires completed by 17 study members, researchers found significant improvements in several quality-of-life factors (including pain and mental health).&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;The Bottom Line&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Although Iyengar yoga is generally regarded as safe, it&amp;amp;#39;s possible for injury to occur with any type of yoga if poses aren&amp;amp;#39;t executed properly. If you&amp;amp;#39;re considering the use of Iyengar yoga for a specific health problem, make sure to consult your healthcare provider before starting up your yoga practice.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Sources&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Kolasinski SL, Garfinkel M, Tsai AG, Matz W, Van Dyke A, Schumacher HR. &amp;amp;#34;Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees: a pilot study.&amp;amp;#34; J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Aug;11(4):689-93.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Speed-Andrews AE, Stevinson C, Belanger LJ, Mirus JJ, Courneya KS. &amp;amp;#34;Pilot evaluation of an Iyengar yoga program for breast cancer survivors.&amp;amp;#34; Cancer Nurs. 2010 Sep-Oct;33(5):369-81.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Williams K, Abildso C, Steinberg L, Doyle E, Epstein B, Smith D, Hobbs G, Gross R, Kelley G, Cooper L. &amp;amp;#34;Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar yoga therapy on chronic low back pain.&amp;amp;#34; Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2009 Sep 1;34(19):2066-76.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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