Study Offers Scientific Proof That Yoga Is Highly Beneficial For Treating PTSD In War Veterans

It’s no secret that yoga can aid mental well-being. What is more, it can help soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new research.

Some of the most damaging consequences of seeing combat can happen in the mind. Of the 2.3 million American veterans who returned from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, up to 20 percent go on to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder at some point. A report published by the Department of Veterans Affairs says at least 22 American veterans take their lives every day.