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According to Kimberly Garrison of Girlfriends Locker Room. Garrison doesn't cite any references for this statement.
But the International Association of Yoga therapists refers to the paper “Promotive, Prophylactic Benefits of Yogic Practice in Middle Aged Women” by Malathi First.
It certainly seems likely - and interesting that this ancient discipline is connecting with neuroscience.
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I'll buy it. If I practiced yoga it would increase my oxytocin levels anyway -- I hear it's a good place to meet some cute women. :-)
Posted by: Daniel (Neurofreak) | June 09, 2006 at 04:57 PM