Meta Information

ID:yoga

Name:Yoga

Schema Version:1.5

Title

Yoga

Alternate Names

• Hatha Yoga
• Vinyasa Yoga
• Ashtanga Yoga
• Pranayama

Intervention Type

exercise_and_sports

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

0

High Cost:

150

Cost Type:

monthly

Description:

Ranges from free at-home practice to monthly studio or app memberships.

Summary

Yoga is a mind-body practice combining physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. From a healthspan perspective, it primarily acts by reducing chronic stress and lowering cortisol, which mitigates a key driver of aging. It also improves musculoskeletal function, balance, and flexibility, directly reducing age-related injury risk and preserving mobility.

Purpose

Mind-body practice improving flexibility, stress resilience, and metabolic health.

Card Summary

A mind-body practice combining physical postures, breathing, and meditation to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and support metabolic health.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

7.2

Justification:

Broad, significant benefits across stress, mobility, balance, and cardiovascular health.

Evidence

Grade:

A

Score:

8.5

Justification:

Extensive human RCTs show benefits for stress, mobility, and cardiovascular markers.

Safety

Score:

1.5

Justification:

Very low risk of injury; primarily strains or sprains from improper form.

Flags

• Risk of musculoskeletal injury if performed with improper form or excessive intensity.
• Beginners should seek qualified instruction to ensure safety and proper alignment.
• Certain styles (e.g., hot yoga) may pose risks for individuals with cardiovascular conditions.

Verdict

A foundational practice for stress management and physical resilience.

Created

2026-04-24T00:18:33.979843Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

none

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Yoga is a mind-body practice combining physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. From a healthspan perspective, it primarily acts by reducing chronic stress and low...

Typical Protocol

• Engage in 30-60 minute sessions, incorporating postures, breathing, and meditation, 2-5 times per week.