Longevity Yoga

I have noticed that I feel much happier after yoga, and I see the same in other people: they leave class with visibly happy expressions. I decided to research how yoga influences the state of happiness. Three brain chemicals are most often linked to happiness: endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. I searched for sound studies of yoga's effect on each, looking for blood tests and brain imaging rather than questionnaires. Here is what I found. Dopamine: motivation and reward The most direct...

"Stretching might not be the only way to increase flexibility and ROM. While resistance training (RT) is generally associated with increased muscle cross-sectional area, force generation and neural adaptations, RT has demonstrated increased flexibility in a variety of joints and muscles" [1-2] (Yes, really. And here's a yoga routine built around it.) Yoga for strength The myth: "Lifting makes you stiff" Many people picture weightlifters as muscle-bound and unable to scratch their backs. The...

25 Sept 2026 · Every night, during the first hours of deep sleep, your body releases most of its daily growth hormone. This hormone supports the repair and renewal of muscles, tendons, bones and connective tissue. A gentle 10–20 minute walk after your evening meal may help protect that night-time release by lowering insulin, a hormone that holds growth hormone back. No study has yet tested this exact habit. It is built on three well-researched findings, and this post explains each one, what...