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The Brains of Long-Term Yogis
Shala Digest

The Brains of Long-Term Yogis

Female yogis over 60 had thicker prefrontal cortexes than non-practitioners, suggesting long-term practice may protect against cognitive aging.

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Yoga Nidra in Veterans Hospitals
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Yoga Nidra in Veterans Hospitals

The iRest Yoga Nidra program has expanded to 35 VA Centers and 6 Department of Defense sites after its success treating PTSD and trauma in military populations.

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Ten Minutes, Better Mood
Shala Digest

Ten Minutes, Better Mood

Just 10 minutes of low-intensity yoga improved mood across six measures and boosted cognitive function in sedentary young men, while rest alone did nothing.

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Understanding From Day One
Shala Digest

Understanding From Day One

Most beginners get poses and a promise that meaning comes later. Praxis gives you a designed sequence and real tools to run your own practice from day one.

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When They Know You’re Vulnerable
Shala Digest

When They Know You’re Vulnerable

The system doesn’t just sort and price. It times — finding you at your most vulnerable.

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Healing After Sexual Trauma
Shala Digest

Healing After Sexual Trauma

Women who experienced sexual trauma showed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms, self-blame, and depression after practicing iRest Yoga Nidra.

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Twenty Minutes to a Sharper Mind
Shala Digest

Twenty Minutes to a Sharper Mind

A 20-minute yoga session significantly improved reaction time, accuracy, and memory in college students, while 20 minutes of jogging produced no cognitive gains.

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Yoga Filter #1: Who Decides What’s Real
Shala Digest

Yoga Filter #1: Who Decides What’s Real

This is Yoga Filter!

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Passion Doesn’t Pay Rent
Shala Digest

Passion Doesn’t Pay Rent

Your 200-hour taught you to sequence a class. It never taught you to own the platform, the pricing, and the recurring income that outlast your knees.

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When Medication Was Not Enough
Shala Digest

When Medication Was Not Enough

People with treatment-resistant depression showed decreased depression and anxiety after practicing Sudarshan Kriya yoga, while those on medication alone saw no improvement.

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