3 Yoga Practices to Rewind the Clock on Brain Aging

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A growing amount of research suggests yoga can boost the size and function of aging brains. For most people, the grey matter in the brain decreases with age, particularly in the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the area most responsible for memory and learning, and these skills tend to decline with age. The good news is that there are practices in yoga for aging brains.

Many studies are showing that yoga and meditation practice can increase the grey matter in the hippocampus, even in older adults. This is fantastic news in itself, but results also suggest yoga brings even more benefits to the brain. Yoga can positively impact the brain networks, change cognitive, emotional, and behavioral experiences, and even alter stress responses.