How Yoga Calms the Stress Response
When stress spikes, cortisol rises to keep you alert. Regular yoga has been associated with lower cortisol levels and improved heart rate variability, markers of resilience. Notice small shifts after practice and share your observations with our community.
How Yoga Calms the Stress Response
Slow, steady breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, nudging the body into a rest-and-digest state. Think of each exhale as a soft signal of safety. Try five patient breaths now, then comment with one word describing how you feel.