Nepal's Yoga and Meditation Potential

In today's world, physical and mental health have emerged as major issues. Stress, anxiety and depression have become all too common.

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Similarly, physical ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and weakened immune systems are on the rise.

Scientific research shows that stress negatively impacts the immune system. It makes individuals more vulnerable to diseases and contributes to other mental health problems like anxiety, depression and insomnia. Research reports also reveal that anxiety and depression significantly impair mental health by causing difficulties in work performance, affecting relationships and leading to social isolation, hopelessness and suicidal impulses.

A recent World Health Organization report reveals that an estimated 5 percent of adults worldwide suffer from depression and mental health issues, which are the primary reasons behind the global suicide rate of over 700,000 deaths each year.