Can yoga meet the requirement of the physical activity guideline of India? A descriptive review
Background: Physical inactivity is the fourth major risk factor for global mortality accounting for 6% of all deaths globally and it is a key risk factor for noncommunicable disease occurrences. About 54.4% of Indians are physically inactive and <10% engage in recreational activities. On the one...
Main Authors: | Satyajit Mohanty, Venkatarao Epari, Sandul Yasobant |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Yoga |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijoy.org.in/article.asp?issn=0973-6131;year=2020;volume=13;issue=1;spage=3;epage=8;aulast=Mohanty |
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