Can Yoga or Meditation Help Smokers Kick the Habit?

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If you’re planning to participate in the November 16 Great American Smokeout, you may want to have your yoga mat handy.

 

Current evidence suggests that some mind and body practices, such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, and relaxation techniques (guided imagery or progressive muscle relaxation), may help people quit smoking.

 

Conventional quit-smoking treatments, including counseling and medication, can double or even triple your chances of kicking the smoking habit successfully.

 

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