Most will agree: Yoga is a chill pill. For decades, it has been used as an adjunct treatment for various medical conditions. From rehabilitating injuries to augmenting substance abuse treatment, yoga has a long history of helping individuals rewire themselves in a profoundly positive way. But how? Thanks to f-MRI, genetic mapping, and lots of research, scientists are finally beginning to decode the benefits of this ancient practice. And while some findings are expected—like yoga’s ability to calm your body’s fight-or-flight system—others are surprising. Yoga, cytokines, and immunity If you’ve ever been to a yoga class, you’ve probably heard an […]