People who do yoga tend to react quicker and remember things better than people who do activities like running or cycling.
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Effect Of Selected Yogic Practices OnReaction Time And Coordination Of Male Inter-Collegiate Level Sportsperson
People who did yoga got faster at reacting and moving their hands better after 12 weeks, but the study didn't compare yoga to running or other cardio workouts. So we know yoga helps, but we don't know if it's better than aerobic exercise.
Changes in inhibitory control, craving and affect after yoga vs. aerobic exercise among smokers with nicotine dependence
Yoga helped people’s brains work more efficiently than aerobic exercise when trying to control impulses, meaning they did just as well with less effort—suggesting yoga might help you think faster and remember better.
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