Could yoga actually be as good for you as it feels? Quite possibly, yes.
a physical therapist with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York who often works with yogis. “By consciously controlling your breath during yoga, you can lower your blood pressure, resting heart rate, and stress hormones.”
Others theorize that yoga trumps stretching because it engages both your body and mind. “Yoga involves physical activity, breathing, and meditation—all of which are beneficial to a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being,” explains, a certified personal trainer with FORME. “Practicing yoga prior to aerobic activity may encourage more mental presence and physical connection to the body while downregulating several systems within the body.
Additionally, engaging in a mindfulness practice like yoga tends to encourage other healthy behaviors that support good cardiovascular health, like eating healthful food, getting solid sleep, and managing stress.Of course, not all workouts are everyone's cup of tea. If you’ve tried yoga and it just isn’t for you, Banger suggests doing multi-joint, full-range strength training exercises. “You can still get the flexibility benefits from stretching combined with eccentric muscular contractions.
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