Yoga & Immunity

 

Practicing yoga on a regular basis has been linked to boosting immunity. Yoga is a practice that has been around for centuries. It was developed in ancient India and it was used as a way to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Nowadays, yoga is practiced by millions of people all around the world and it has become one of the most popular ways to stay healthy and fit.

Reduce Inflammation

Besides being an effective workout, practicing yoga on a regular basis has been linked to boosting immunity. Yoga practitioners are more likely than non-practitioners to have stronger immune systems and less inflammation in their bodies which leads to better physical health overall.

Recent Studies

A more recent study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that practicing yoga on a regular basis can reduce stress levels and therefore reduce cortisol production in your body, which is an important hormone for our immune system. This means that Yoga has a positive impact on your mental and emotional health as well as physical health.

A study at Harvard University found that practicing yoga once or twice a week for 8 weeks resulted in an increase in gray matter volume in the hippocampus (part of the brain that regulates mood, emotion, and memory) of participants. Participants' memory also improved during this time frame.

Yoga and Health

Yoga has also been proven to help people with various health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Yoga can also help people who suffer from chronic pain and stress. Yoga can be practiced by anyone at any age and it has no side effects.