Science Review Confirms
Yoga Benefits Your Brain
confirming its usefulness for people seeking improved mental and physical health and fitness conditioning. Like many (if not most) other forms of exercise, yoga, though mild in comparison, has also been shown to support healthy brain function and stave off neurological decline. Considering the skyrocketing prevalence of dementia, this is good news, as yoga is suitable for most people, regardless of age or fitness level. Some forms can even be done seated in a
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ith a history spanning thousands of years, yoga (in a wide variety of forms) has proven its benefits experi- entially across generations. Modern science is also
chair. As explained in a 2019 review, of Hatha yoga’s effects on the human brain:
“Yoga combines physical postures, rhythmic breathing and
meditative exercise to offer the practitioners a unique holistic mind-body experience. While the health benefits of physical exercise are well established, in recent years, the active atten- tional component of breathing and meditation practice has garnered interest among exercise neuroscientists. As the scientific evidence for the physical and mental health benefits of yoga continues to grow, this article aims to summarize
Robinhood Integrative Health Bruce Lantelme, MD
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