#EvidenceBasedYoga

A new wave of research and practitioner insight suggests yoga may be a powerful tool for promoting longevity and maintaining quality of life well into old age. With an increasing number of Thais seeking holistic approaches to health, yoga is capturing attention for its potential to strengthen the body, nurture the mind, and improve long-term wellbeing. Drawing from the latest expert recommendations, three yoga poses—pigeon, boat, and low lunge—have emerged as particularly beneficial for aging well and staving off physical decline. But is there solid science behind these claims, and what do local practitioners need to know to safely incorporate yoga for lasting health?