Yoga Benefits

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6 Health Benefits of Yoga for Men Though a larger proportion of women enjoy yoga, the number of men taking up the practice is growing fast, according to 2023 yoga statistics. And when you look at all the reasons to become a yogi, it’s really no surprise. Improved posture, better digestion, relief from back pain, the list seems end...

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Yoga May Help You Get a Good Night’s Slee
The relaxation associated with yoga can be beneficial for sleep, Kogon says. Gentle yoga before bed is recommended as a lifestyle change that can help people with insomnia, but it can be a great pre-bed routine for anyone.

Practicing relaxing asanas, or postures, such as forward fold (Uttanasana) or lying on your back with your feet up the wall can be great to help you relax shortly before bedtime, says Tamal Dodge, the founder of Yoga Salt in Los Angeles. "They’ll help calm your body and, most importantly, your mind."

Yoga Boosts Emotional Health and Relieves Stress
Exercise boosts energy and mood, and yoga is no exception. Many who practice it do so for its benefits in terms of relaxation and stress management. (1) And studies have shown yoga interventions are linked to improved objective measures of stress levels in the body, like reduced evening cortisol levels, reduced waking cortisol levels, and lower resting heart rate, according to a review published in 2017 the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. (2)

Yoga can yield emotional health benefits because it’s an exercise that works both the body and the mind, says Manuela Kogon, MD, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Stanford Health Care and an internal medicine doctor at Stanford University's Center for Integrative Medicine in California.

“Yoga practice comprises not just movement, but dynamic movements tied to breath,” Dr. Kogon says. “Focusing on body postures can shift attention away from negative thinking.”

And individuals with and without mental health conditions can benefit, she says. Research shows yoga can benefit people with depression and schizophrenia, according to a review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry.