A small study showed that yoga may significantly lower stress. Practicing yoga on a regular basis may help relieve high levels of stress. “…Researchers in Australia looked at 116 adult women who reported experiencing moderate to very high levels of stress for at least a month. The women who practiced yoga had lower levels of psychological distress as well as less perceived stress compared to the women who did not practice yoga. Women in the yoga group also had higher levels of more positive emotions and moods. The women also experienced lower waist size and more flexibility. The researchers didn’t see a difference in blood pressure levels, mindfulness, well-being, and negative moods.” The study was too small for strong conclusions to be made, but it supports the idea that yoga is beneficial in a variety of ways.