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June 01, 2006

Yoga Increases Oxytocin Levels

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. :-)

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