Yoga boosts mood, reduces stress

• Papers:

  • Kiecolt-Glaser, J.K., Christian, L., Preston, H., et al. (2010). Stress, inflammation, and yoga practice. Psychosomatic Medicine.

  • Lee, Roberta. (2010). The SuperStress Solution. New York: Random House.

Yoga improves brain function

• Paper: Gothe, N., Pontefex, M.B. et al. (2012). The acute effects of yoga on executive function. Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

People who exercise have fewer days of poor mental health

• Paper: Association between physical exercise and mental health in 1·2 million individuals in the USA between 2011 and 2015: a cross-sectional study

Regular exercise promotes good sleep

• Papers:

  • Chennaoui, M. et al. (2015) Sleep and exercise: a reciprocal issue? Sleep Medicine Reviews.

  • Reid, K.J. et al. (2010) Aerobic exercise improves self-reported sleep and quality of life in older adults with insomnia. Sleep Medicine.

Exercise for the treatment and prevention of depression

• Paper: Rethorst, C.D. et al. (2013) Evidence-based recommendations for the prescription of exercise for major depressive disorder. Journal of Psychiatric Practice.