Yoga is a wonderful discipline. It stretches and strengthens the body, calms and focuses the mind and centers the spirit. And the benefits doesn’t end here. When practiced consistently, yoga boosts cardiovascular health, brings down stress and improves overall mood.
Several studies have demonstrated that yoga can help control depression and boost immunity. The more we learn about yoga, the more impressive are its effects. But for the most part, we have not understood the biological mechanisms that generate these benefits. How is yoga influencing our cells to make our bodies respond so favorably? Answers are coming from new genetic investigations.
