Yoga Boosts Tobacco Quitting Chances by 50%

A recent study by AIIMS in New Delhi found that practicing yoga can help people quit tobacco.

The study showed that people who did yoga were about 50% more likely to stop using tobacco for at least a week compared to those who didn't.

Yoga also helped reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, which can make it harder for people to quit tobacco.

The study looked at different types of yoga, like hatha, vinyasa, and Iyengar, and found that active yoga styles were especially helpful.

However, the researchers said more studies are needed to see if yoga can help people stay tobacco-free in the long term.

Dr. Gautam Sharma, one of the researchers, said yoga is a good tool for managing stress and emotions, which can help people overcome addictions like tobacco use.

He also said yoga is a low-cost and accessible way to support quitting tobacco.