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Yoga and Pain Tolerance

Yoga practitioners exhibit significantly higher pain tolerance compared to non-practitioners, with notable increases in gray matter volume in the insula, a brain region linked to interoceptive awareness. This suggests that yoga not only enhances physical flexibility but also reshapes how individuals perceive and manage pain through various mental strategies. Techniques such as focusing on breath and employing positive imagery emerge as key methods for coping with discomfort, highlighting the profound impact of yoga on the nervous system.