NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Yoga Nidra brought significant changes in the brain’s functional connectivity during the practice, a first functional MRI study exploring the neural mechanisms underlying Yoga ...

Yoga has long been associated with better physical flexibility and health, and now it is being linked to improved cognition as well, according to growing research. A recent study also suggests that ...

Yoga is a mind-and-body practice that originated in ancient India. It involves movement, mediation, and breathing techniques that promote mental and physical well-being. The philosophy of yoga, ...

Do you have a busy schedule but still want to prioritize your health and well-being, and find yourself unsure whether to hit the gym or start practicing yoga? But here is the thing, there is no right ...

Anyone who has taken a yoga class knows how relaxing it can be to set aside the day's worries and focus on breathing, gentle movements, healing stretches and guided meditation, even if just for an ...

Research has shown that changes that yoga and meditation has positive effects on the brain. Participation in these activities has been linked to better cognition and emotional well-being. Yoga ...

In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. The study can't prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Breathwork is getting a lot of attention in wellness circles today, but it’s actually a practice that has been around for centuries.

Gwyn Nichols was stuck. The Mesa writer had a great setting for a novel, but no plot. So she took her brain to the gym and turned it over to educational kinesiologist Cristina Whitehawk, who helped ...