How Yoga Boosts Health And Immunity

Increases Happiness And Reduces Stress

Studies have found practicing yoga often improves depression and lead to a significant, natural increase in serotonin, and a decrease in monoamine oxidase and cortisol. Dr. Richard Davidson, Ph.D., at the University of Wisconsin, discovered the left prefrontal cortex revealed increased activity in meditators, which has been correlated with increased levels of happiness and better immune function.

Alternatively, the increase of happiness with regular practice of yoga can also help diminish feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety by calming the nervous system.

Now that you know yoga can reduce stress and increase happiness, continue reading to learn how it will improve breathing.