, and it is known for quite a long time that aerobic exercise has benefits for the brain (
). This research investigates not just complex movements such as riding a bicycle or walking in a straight line, but also multi-planar movements such as yoga.
Self-paced instructional videos guided participants through sun salutations in the comfort of their own homes. Gradually, participants were encouraged to become more self-sufficient by completing the exercises independently.
Researchers wanted to know if learning new chains of yoga sequences could improve working memory, similar to the brain benefits of learning a new dance.
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Having to move through multiple active postures, as opposed to static holds, should theoretically improve attentional abilities or inhibition control Going through the flow could potentially improve spatial memory (2✔ ✔Trusted Source
Yoga Effects on Brain Health: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
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).The study also aimed to investigate individuals’ adherence to a virtual exercise program. While the study was initially designed for remote execution, it is coincidental timing with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic provided additional insight.
The reductions in anxiety and improvements in short-term working memory suggest that it is possible to practice moderate-intensity yoga at home and still reap the benefits of reducing stress and anxiety without compromising safety (3✔ ✔Trusted Source
Feasibility and impact of a remote moderate-intensity yoga intervention on stress and executive functioning in working adults: a randomized controlled trial
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Researchers will continue to test mind-body interventions and promote adherence to exercise by developing more technologies to gamify activities like yoga, kickboxing, and other movements that are more cognitively challenging than standard aerobic exercise.
References:
- Effect of Yoga on Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Spinal Mobility in Computer Users with Chronic Low Back Pain
– (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36329769/) - Yoga Effects on Brain Health: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
– (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971819/) - Feasibility and impact of a remote moderate-intensity yoga intervention on stress and executive functioning in working adults: a randomized controlled trial
– (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10865-022-00385-4#citeas)
Source: Eurekalert
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