January 2010 PMID 20105062

The health benefits of yoga and exercise: a review of comparison studies.

Alyson Ross, Sue Thomas

Mentions

80
Peak: 8 in Jul 2021
across 6 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

647,822
potential audience

Total likes

124

Video views

2,262

Mentions per month

Jun 2020 – Dec 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News48 articles
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  • Facebook12 posts
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  • YouTube2 videos
  • Reddit2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a positive perception of yoga as supported by scientific reviews, with examples such as references to its mental and physical health benefits and the celebration of Yoga Day. Some posts critically mention the lack of evidence for yoga being superior to exercise, indicating a nuanced engagement with the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that yoga has positive health benefits and is comparable to or better than physical exercise.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, highlighting the growing recognition and celebration of Yoga Day, along with referencing scientific reviews.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the topic by referencing specific aspects like spirituality and health benefits, though some dismiss alternative views.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the article influences public perception, emphasizing yoga's health impact and its recognition on International Yoga Day.

Abstract in brief

  • Yoga enhances physical and mental health by reducing stress-related activity in the HPA axis and SNS, according to scientific reviews.
  • The research comparing yoga and exercise shows that yoga is generally as effective or better than exercise in improving health outcomes, except for physical fitness.
  • More rigorous clinical trials are needed to better understand how yoga and exercise differ, especially in their effects on stress regulation systems and various types of yoga.]

Top posts

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TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases involved which makes it sound superior Its not Ther is no evidence to show Yoga is at another level compared to any other exercise https://t.co/6O5XJWaBSD https://t.co/CbxeuFpUTe

Jul 1, 2021 · 45 likes · 6 shares · 316,223 followers View post →
佐藤 将人
@dr_sato_kun · X

✅ヨガはカラダにいい 結論ドン! でも、ヨガってどうして難しく感じちゃうんだろう もしや自分だけだった?

Dec 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 449 followers View post →
Institute for Population Health
@IPHQatar · X

June 21st is International Yoga Day. A growing body of evidence supports the belief that yoga has a positive impact on physical and mental health and is linked to #positive #health behaviours. https://t.co/HQW0Nb5tde #IPHQatar #WCMQ #yoga #Internationalyogaday https://t.co/6VG58GVDZL

Jun 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 294 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 316,223 followers View post →
Coach.Nachiketh, CSCS
@NachikethShetty · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 4,586 followers View post →
‏‎غولرز شخ
@GulRose_views · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,657 followers View post →

All mentions

Chandrasekaran
@dramcsekar · X

@theliverdr @venkat1962 @harris_vh Some reviews on Yoga versus physical activity studies for your kind reference. https://t.co/rw5szWLMcD https://t.co/VOyg9S81BO

Jul 21, 2022 · 380 followers View post →
Chandrasekaran
@dramcsekar · X

@harris_vh @theliverdr @venkat1962 Why yoga is equal or better than exercise - review articles. https://t.co/rw5szWLMcD https://t.co/VOyg9S81BO

Jul 21, 2022 · 380 followers View post →
佐藤 将人
@dr_sato_kun · X

✅ヨガはカラダにいい 結論ドン! でも、ヨガってどうして難しく感じちゃうんだろう もしや自分だけだった?

Dec 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 449 followers View post →
Who Am I
@RamzzPalla · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 219 followers View post →
Coach.Nachiketh, CSCS
@NachikethShetty · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 4,586 followers View post →
Capische
@capische2 · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 18 followers View post →
‏‎غولرز شخ
@GulRose_views · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,657 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 3, 2021 · 6 shares · 316,223 followers View post →
The Infectious Diseases (ID) Doctor
@venkat_id · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 2, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,582 followers View post →
Radheshyam M. Mallah
@RadheshyamMMal1 · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases i…

Jul 1, 2021 · 6 shares · 496 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

Yoga and physical exercise are the *same* In Yoga, ther is spirituality, mindfulness, appeal to nature, other biases involved which makes it sound superior Its not Ther is no evidence to show Yoga is at another level compared to any other exercise https://t.co/6O5XJWaBSD https://t.co/CbxeuFpUTe

Jul 1, 2021 · 45 likes · 6 shares · 316,223 followers View post →
Herwing ORDÓÑEZ
@VidaHolisticaHO · X

https://t.co/Ey4Zv5sHsh

May 29, 2021 · 957 followers View post →
Institute for Population Health
@IPHQatar · X

June 21st is International Yoga Day. A growing body of evidence supports the belief that yoga has a positive impact on physical and mental health and is linked to #positive #health behaviours. https://t.co/HQW0Nb5tde #IPHQatar #WCMQ #yoga #Internationalyogaday https://t.co/6VG58GVDZL

Jun 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 294 followers View post →