By Stewart J. Lawrence — 2011
Meditation may help with PTSD, but some yogis are dismayed that their peace-loving practice is now turned to combat training.
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In truth, I wish I had discovered yoga during my prime swimming years back in the 1980’s. Because there is no doubt in my mind that it would have made me a much better athlete, not to mention human being. —Rich Roll
Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.