Yoga makes people smarter

Yoga improves the brain more effectively than moderate aerobic exercise. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from the University of Illinois.

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US researchers to experiment attracted 30 young students, who every day were a 20-minute Hatha yoga, or through moderate aerobic exercise, like walking or jogging. During yoga classes   girl doing exercises on different muscles of the body, learning to breathe properly and maintain posture.

Scientists were surprised when they saw in the end that it was after yoga classes   volunteers noted an improvement in reaction rate and performing cognitive tasks. Meanwhile, aerobic exercise did not contribute to significant improvements in working memory and other characteristics. These studies are published in the journal Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

"Yoga is an ancient Indian science and lifestyle, which includes not only the physical movement and work on posture, but the regulation of breathing and meditation, - said study author Neha Goethe. - This is different from the usual moderate aerobic exercise. Perhaps because of the data features yoga can improve brain function. It is known that with proper breathing the brain receives more oxygen, which is in his favor. "

In the last 50-60 years the popularity of yoga around the world is growing. There are a lot of scientific studies that prove that the exercises are very useful for health. Especially Yoga brings many benefits for older people who are contraindicated severe stress. (READ MORE)

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