It might surprise some, but at veterans’ centers around the country, life after active duty is leading warriors to their yoga mats.
It’s not a new trend. Nearly a decade ago, the Department of Defense began to investigate the positive effects of yoga on veterans. In 2006, the department funded research that ultimately led to a yoga-based program called iRest. It’s designed to help heal traumatic psychological wounds, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
PTSD is a severe anxiety disorder that affects more than 13 million Americans – not just veterans – that results from experiencing or witnessing life-threatening events ranging from combat to child abuse. The National Center for PTSD notes that experiences in combat can lead to PTSD.
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