- Tadasana (mountain pose)
- Vrikshasana (tree pose)
- Anjaneyasana (low lunge)
- Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose)

Mindful Yoga Poses

Gothe, N. P., Hayes, J. M., Temali, C., & Damoiseaux, J. S. (2018). Differences in brain structure and function among yoga practitioners and controls. Frontiers in integrative neuroscience, 12, 26.

Reference for Differences in Brain Structure and Function Among Yoga Practitioners and Controls

Yoga is a mind-body based physical activity that has demonstrated a
variety of physiological, psychological and cognitive health benefits. The current study aimed to determine the differences in gray matter volume
of the hippocampus, thalamus and other areas involved in brain activation during the Sternberg working memory task.

Gray matter volume differences were observed in the left hippocampus, showing greater volume in experienced yoga practitioners compared to non-practitioners. Reaction time and accuracy on the task did not differ between the groups.

All in all, results suggested an association between regular long-term yoga practice and differential structure and function of specific brain regions involved in executive function, specifically working memory, which has previously shown to improve with yoga practice.

Summary of article

Mindful yoga focuses on mind-body awareness. When doing it, the main goal is to cultivate mindfulness. It is used in the mindfulness-based stress reduction program, which helps people that have depression, anxiety, stress, and pain.

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- Therapeutic mindfulness
- Mindfulness meditation
- Mindfulness education
- Mindful yoga
- ASMR and Mindfulness

Applications of Mindfulness

What is Mindful yoga? 4 poses + yoga retreats. PositivePsychology.com. (2020, October 12). Retrieved November 29, 2021, from https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-yoga/

What is Mindful Yoga? 4 Poses + Yoga Retreats

Therapeutic mindfulness is mindfulness used specifically in therapy. It can be defined as awareness and acceptance of the current moment. It is growing in popularity among therapists with all different theoretical backgrounds.

Therapeutic Mindfulness

Mindfulness education is the purposeful inclusion of mindfulness and mindful meditation principles, theories, and practices into education. 

Mindfulness Education

Mindful Yoga

ASMR and Mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation is a popular form of meditation in which the practitioner directs attention toward an internal process or an external object.

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