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How yoga affect brain activity?

Changes in brain :
1. Increase in hippocampus. 
hippocampus is involved in memory processing and is known to shrink with age. Mostly common in dementia,  Alzheimer's disease.

2.The amygdala, a brain structure that contributes to emotional regulation, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners than in their peers who do not practice yoga.

3.The prefrontal cortex, cingulate cortex  also tend to be larger or more efficient in those who regularly practice yoga.

4. The practice of yoga helps improve emotional regulation to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. 

5 .those who had done yoga for eight weeks had an attenuated cortisol response to stress that was associated with better performance on tests of decision-making, task-switching and attention."

6. Increases foldings in brains :ie gyrification In the process, they allow more surface area, which holds more neurons, to fit in your skull.

7. Increases gray matter - 

Changes in neurons:

1.Release happy hormones : fopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. They’re called as such because each of them makes you feel better about yourself and your well-being.

2. Increase GABA secretion : prevents over excitement.

3. Reduces cortisol and adrenaline release:prevent fear and emotions 


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