The Healthy Brain Podcast Brain Benefits of a Yoga Practice
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Aug 27, 2025 Discover how yoga can boost brain health by enhancing memory, attention, and emotional regulation. Learn about the benefits of practices like Yoga Nidra, designed for relaxation and cognitive improvement. Join the Fall Reset Challenge for guided yoga classes, meditation, and tips on nutrition, stress management, and self-care. It’s all about refreshing your mind and body this fall!
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Host’s Personal Yoga Evolution
- Heather describes her evolution from Ashtanga power vinyasa to therapeutic, slow-flow and restorative styles.
- She highlights that her practice changed as her body and goals shifted over time.
Use Yoga To Activate Rest Mode
- Practice yoga regularly to shift your nervous system toward parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) activation.
- Aim for even 10–20 minutes a few times weekly to reduce anxiety and improve stress resilience.
Yoga Links To Bigger, Healthier Brain Areas
- Long-term yoga practice correlates with less brain shrinkage and more robust brain health.
- Researchers find increased gray matter in regions tied to emotion, processing, and memory.