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Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. It’s a problem that’s deep in the heart of humanity, you might say.

Researchers at the University of New Mexico Cardiology Clinic and the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, decided to test if a comprehensive Ayurvedic program could improve the health of adults who had a history of heart disease.

This was a pilot study, meaning it only tested a small group of people to see if the results are worth repeating on a larger group of people. Their findings shouted a resounding “Yes!”

In yoga, it seems that often men have less of a presence. As both a man and an avid yoga-doer, I’d like to talk about the benefits of yoga for men. Yoga is a nice addition to any fitness regimen. In fact, yoga can often make up for what other exercises may lack.

“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir

Imagine walking through a forest - the soil hugs the soles of your feet, birds chirp in the distance, and the smells of moss and morning dew fill your nostrils. Sounds nice, right? Turns out, there's a science to it.