13/01/2026
A growing body of research suggests the soothing powers of yoga may go further than temporarily easing the day’s stress. Yoga is emerging as a potential prescription to boost brain power, offset cognitive decline and help prevent dementia.
The good news is it’s never too late to begin accruing those benefits, Lavretsky said. She encourages people to begin at a young age, so they have a tool for stress management whenever it’s needed.
“The benefit of starting earlier is that it becomes a lifelong skill,” she said. “But yoga has benefits no matter what your age is.”
A growing body of research suggests yoga may help preserve brain structure and function as people age, protecting against cognitive decline and dementia.