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- Frailty is defined as a reduced capacity across various physiological systems, increasing susceptibility to stress and related health problems, especially as the population ages.
- Effective management of frailty requires comprehensive strategies, and yoga, with its combination of physical movements, breathing techniques, and meditation, could play a vital role in this process.
- The evidence suggests that yoga can help counteract age-related decline in several body systems, and understanding its mechanisms may enhance clinical practice and future research efforts.
Article Abstract
Frailty represents diminished reserve across multiple physiologic systems, accompanied by increased vulnerability to stressors and increased morbidity and mortality. With population aging, strategies to prevent and manage frailty are priorities in clinical medicine and public health. Current evidence-based approaches to frailty management are multimodal in nature. Yoga, an increasingly popular and highly adaptable mind-body practice, is multi-component, incorporating physical postures, breathing practices, meditation, and other elements, and may be a strategy for frailty management. Here, we summarize the evidence linking yoga practice to mitigation of age-related degradation across multiple physiologic systems, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. We discuss putative mechanisms of action including modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Finally, we consider implications for clinical practice and future research.
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