I have to say, I feel smarter after doing yoga for 20 minutes this morning. Science even backs it up.
By smarter, I mean aware (not groggy), relaxed (not anxious on a Monday morning), and... happy (not the opposite of happy).
This article explains it: "The ability to maintain focus and
retain and use new information improved immediately after practising Hatha
yoga just for 20 minutes. Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga
practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount
of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The other good news? Yogis healthy relationship with their ego won't let this information go to their head.
the
ability to maintain focus and retain and use new information - improved
immediately after practising Hatha yoga just for 20 minutes.
"Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
"Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
the
ability to maintain focus and retain and use new information - improved
immediately after practising Hatha yoga just for 20 minutes.
"Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
"Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
the
ability to maintain focus and retain and use new information - improved
immediately after practising Hatha yoga just for 20 minutes.
"Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
"Participants performed significantly better immediately after the yoga practice than after moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for the same amount of time," said researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Very true. A great reminder for everyone!
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