Mind Body Connection

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A yoga mat in a serene studio, with subtle visual cues suggesting cellular activity and scientific inquiry into somatic yoga's effects.

Somatic Yoga: Unexpected DNA Damage Marker Increase

After 12 weeks of consistent yoga training, participants' urinary 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) concentration, a marker of oxidative DNA damage, surprisingly increased.

Jing Mei Lin·August 7, 2026

A person meditating peacefully in a yoga pose, bathed in sunlight, symbolizing mental clarity and inner calm.

Mind & Body

How Yoga Supports Mental Well-Being: The Stress-System and Brain Evidence

Yoga supports mental well-being by regulating the body's stress response and is associated with structural brain changes like a thicker cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Evidence suggests yoga is a valuable complementary practice alongside professional mental health care.

Jing Mei Lin·June 21, 2026