A study, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, of over 152 volunteers by Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tetouan, Morocco and the Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden, it was found that:

‘Yoga as a form of physical activity is effective for reducing psychological distress levels in prison inmates, with specific effect on symptoms such as suspicious and fearful thoughts about losing autonomy, memory problems, difficulty in making decisions, trouble concentrating, obsessive thought, and perception of bodily dysfunction.’

These types of studies on yoga and mindfulness seem plentiful, yet many communities across America still view yoga as abnormal, or snake-oil. It would be truly wonderful to see yoga and mindfulness more prevalent across America, especially in schools, prisons, and the military.

The philosophical warrior is much more prepared for the psychological damages of life.