Yoga Research: Can just one yoga session improve mental health?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Can one yoga session really improve mental health? In my experience, yes! This research article explores the science behind that experience.

“A single session of hatha yoga improves stress reactivity and recovery after an acute psychological stress task—A counterbalanced, randomized-crossover trial in healthy individuals” is published by Complementary Therapies in Medicine and made available online at ScienceDirect. The study found that a single yoga session can improve self-confidence before performing and after completing a stressful task. It includes an extensive list of references supporting the research.

Ready to try a yoga session and see whether it leaves you feeling more confident facing your stressors? Join YogaPrayer365 any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday for a healthy morning stretch focused on gentle movement and gratitude. If it leaves you feeling good, make our healthy morning stretch a weekly habit!

Namaste and blessings,

Tara