Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yoga is great for the body and mind. Which part of the brain has been shown to actually increase in volume with yoga practice? Cerebellum Hippocampus Amygdala Prefrontal cortex The hippocampus, crucial for learning and memory, can increase in volume with regular yoga practice. Get your om on via group classes — which have added social benefits — or learn some poses at home. We have videos to help.
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