04/08/2025
Studies have shown that yoga can improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and enhance overall well-being in individuals at risk for or experiencing Alzheimer's.
Benefits include:
improve cognitive function:
attention and verbal memory, in individuals with MCI and dementia.
Enhance neuroplasticity
forms new neural connections, slowing down or even reversing cognitive decline.
Reduced stress and inflammation:
A daily yoga practice reduces stress and inflammation, both of which are risk factors for Alzheimer's.
Improved mood and sleep:
Yoga can positively impact mood and sleep quality, which are often disrupted in individuals with Alzheimer's and MCI.
Yoga is an ancient mind body practice. Although yoga has been used as a complementary health approach for enhancing wellness and addressing a variety of health issues, little is known about the impact of yoga on cognitive functioning in adults with ...