These days, yoga gets more love than whoever’s starring in
The Bachelor. And for good reason.
Yoga reduces blood pressure, lowers heart rate, decreases stress hormones, and increases three
relax-it’s-okay compounds.
The Feel-Good Three
Talk about a natural high. Yoga has been shown to boost blood levels of serotonin, dopamine,
and endorphins -- three natural feel-good substances.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that makes you feel cheerful and content.
Dopamine is a brain chemical closely tied to the pleasure centers of the brain. And
endorphins? Those are the opiate-like compounds that produce a sense of well-being. Go big three!
Quick Start
And the best news: You can get the benefits of yoga from a single exercise or a full-fledged class. Try a quick-and-easy starter movement:
Here’s the yoga Sun Salutation broken down into simple steps.
Learn more about the health goals yoga can help you reach -- and get a three-step yoga stretch you can do sitting at your desk.
RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.
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