Affiliation:
1. Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil
Abstract
Governments and societies need to be prepared to confront population aging. Such preparation includes policies that can improve quality of life, functional capacity, and health of the general population, encouraging a more active and healthier lifestyle. Normal aging is associated with changes in brain structure and function, which may cause behavioral and cognitive impairments. It is important to understand which changes make some individuals healthier than others. Yoga has been associated with improved quality of life, cognition, and physical health as well as brain functional and structural changes.