Ever wonder why you feel so good and refreshed after a yoga class? “I tend to feel amazing, and I enjoy the calming effects” say some of my students. Practicing yoga and meditation can affect your brain in a positive way. You can definitely notice a positive difference after attending a yoga session. Even the geeks, scientists, researchers and my neighbors are now studying how yoga affects the brain.
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Studies have been made to prove that after one yoga session, the GABA levels in your brain increase. Anti-depressants (pills that about 27million Americans pop every day as Mentos) also work by boosting these GABA levels. Yoga seems to be the better choice for depression, anxiety and stress, since there are no side effects and many benefits for your mind, body and soul.
Hang on, before you start the guessing game, let me tell you pop freaks that GABA has nothing to do with Lady GAGA or her sister Lady GABA (just guessing 
) .. Well to be precise GABA is one of numerous neurotransmitters in the brain that sends messages from one part of the brain to another. High GABA levels are associated with a calming, relaxing effect, whereas low levels are associated with anxiety and stress.
) .. Well to be precise GABA is one of numerous neurotransmitters in the brain that sends messages from one part of the brain to another. High GABA levels are associated with a calming, relaxing effect, whereas low levels are associated with anxiety and stress.
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Yoga can improve your cognitive functions and memory by reducing the stress levels in your body. When you are stressed, your body releases cortisol, also known as the “stress hormone” into the blood stream, which uses up a lot of glucose in the body. This leads to a fuel deficit for your brain. Too much cortisol produces high amounts of free radicals which damages your brain cells. I know it says “free” here, but mind you it’s not something you want… please note the following words, it says “brain damage!!!”
Stress also causes physiological changes that impact the brain and body. 90% of the diseases are psychosomatic in nature. This means they all originate due to disturbances in the brain/mind. You end up using your dominant brain side for organizing thought patterns instead of using your whole brain power to make better decisions and enhance you performance and coordination. Practicing yoga can help retrain your brain and body connection to release old automatic thought patterns and negative habits.The goal is to have what we “think” and “do” to be aligned and function in pure balance.
Body movements can enhance, manufacture and balance the flow of energy in your body. Fast movements produce more endorphins = happiness, and slower movements stimulate the production of dopamine = adrenaline. This is all happening in the front part of your brain.
Yoga is a great way to balance both brain hemispheres at the same time. Eagle pose is a good example. By moving opposite arms and legs at the same time you stimulate, reactivate the whole brain. Basically you’re giving your brain a wake up call. As you do this, you encourage dopamine, while enhancing your ability to see things clearly. –Disclaimer- please continue to wear contacts or spectacles if you need to. I am not addressing myopia here. Your mind always tends to feel more at ease after a yoga class. Your thinking patterns are more positive and clear, your concentration and focus is greatly improved and your problem solving skills are enhanced. Hhmm…I think I am ready for a promotion already. Are you???
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