Good news: You don’t have to spend an hour or more practicing yoga to reap the health benefits. According to research from the University of California, just 12 short minutes of practicing yoga is all it takes to decrease the stress that can weaken your immune system and raise your risk for heart disease. The researchers believe the moving meditation aspect of yoga offers the most benefits.
Your action plan: For best results, get into a routine of doing your favorite, short flow on a daily basis. Try this 15-minute yoga flow today as a first step toward a stress-free you.