Epilepsy: Yoga as Possible Treatment

In this mini-review are analyzed the beneficial and therapeutic effects of yoga in epilepsy. Yoga is one of the most popu- lar mind–body discipline and approach to health maintenance. It helps people cope with stress and anxiety. In addition yoga is important for the postural tonic system because it is designed to stretch and tone the muscles and to keep the spine and joints flexible. Yoga typically combines stretching exercises and different poses with deep breathing and meditation. In 2016, the World Health Organization defined yoga as a complementary alternative medicine. Yoga as an epilepsy treatment is an original, less invasive and cheaper way to look at therapeutic innovation. A third of patients with epilepsy do not respond to anti epileptic drugs and may seek complementary and alternative treat- ment modalities. The relationship between yoga and epilepsy is a proportion between relaxing practice and unpredictable neuro- nal short circuits with consequent electric shocks. Yoga is intended to promote a state of psychophysical stillness that prevents or reduces the manifestation of seizures. This holistic approach reduces the costs of healthcare spending and increases the benefits.