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Yoga Enhances Brain Power: Study Reveals Key Changes
13 Nov
Summary
- 45 days of yoga practice significantly improved memory recall.
- Yoga practice led to better sleep and emotional well-being.
- Brain scans showed altered communication between brain regions.
A recent study conducted by researchers from Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, has revealed that practicing the government's standardized Common Yoga Protocol for 45 days can significantly improve cognitive functions and brain connectivity in healthy adults. The research, published in Scientific Reports on November 9, 2026, utilized functional MRI (fMRI) scans to observe these effects.
Participants who engaged in the 45-minute daily yoga sessions, which included asanas, pranayama, yoga nidra, and meditation, demonstrated notable improvements in memory recall. They also reported enhanced emotional well-being, experiencing more positive emotions and fewer negative ones, alongside better sleep quality.
Furthermore, neuroimaging identified changes in how different brain regions communicate, particularly in networks associated with movement, attention, language processing, and coordination. This suggests a tangible impact of regular yoga practice on neural pathways, although researchers caution that long-term effects and preventative capabilities require further investigation with larger, multi-center studies.
