ABSTRACT
Complementary Therapies in Neurology: An Evidence-Based Approach Edited by Barry S.Oken ISBN 1-84214-200-3 Copyright © 2004 by The Parthenon Publishing Group, London
INTRODUCTION
Hatha yoga and meditation have become increasingly popular in our culture today. The Yoga Journal has estimated that almost 15 million people attend or have attended a yoga class and an equal number have tried one form of meditation or another. As these two interconnected disciplines move from their roots as a spiritual practice for personal growth to techniques with potential medical applications, it is worthwhile to evaluate potential mechanisms of action, the evidence for their effectiveness and whether or not they might hold promise in treating patients.
