Hatha yoga three times a week significantly improves cognitive brain function in older people. Such conclusion scientists from the University of Illinois.
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Observation of more than 100 people over the age of 55, conducted by American researchers, We have shown that regular exercise
Hatha Yoga can significantly improve
cognitive performance of the brain . In particular, these people cope better with tasks requiring storing information, the ability to switch from one task to another, flexibility of thinking. The most significant improvements in the functioning of the brain We observed among those who engaged
Hatha Yoga three times a week. In the control group, participants spent the same time exercises that develop flexibility and toning muscles.
Hatha Yoga
The positive effect of Hatha Yoga It was recorded by the end of the eighth week of the experiment. People who involved in the second group were observed no significant improvement in the the brain. The difference between the two groups was not the result of differences to age, sex, social status or any other demographic factors, as reported by scientists.
Hatha Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice, which includes not only a small physical exertion intensity, but meditation and breathing exercises. This requires gymnastics human ability to focus on the movement during the different postures, and the ability to control the body and breathing in a certain stability state.
As authors of the study, it is possible that the need to focus on the body, mind and breath, which is required to practice hatha yoga leads to a strengthening of the brain in the general and its ability to focus on something particular attention. (READ CONT)
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