Hatha Yoga Protects Brain from Depression

According to a June 24, 2011 article “Yoga Protects the Brain from Depression” in the British newspaper The Telegraph, those who practice hatha yoga three times a week have higher levels of the amino acid GABA. This amino acid is essential for a calm state of mind and helps ward off depression, according to the article.

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