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Video duration

6:01

Production category

Ted-Ed Lessons

What yoga does to your body and brain

About

There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts the body and mind.


Length: 06 min 01 sec

Educator: Krishna Sudhir

Director: Zsuzsanna Kreif

Narrator: Addison Anderson

Storyboard Artist: Zsuzsanna Kreif

Animator: Réka Bucsi, Amanda Hertelendi, Zsuzsanna Kreif, Borbála Tompa, Borbála Zétényi

Compositor: Zsuzsanna Kreif

Art Director: Zsuzsanna Kreif

Producer: The Animation Workshop, Bethany Cutmore-Scott

Music: Cem Misirlioglu

Director of Production: Gerta Xhelo

Editorial Director: Alex Rosenthal

Editorial Producer: Dan Kwartler

Script Editor: Emma Bryce

Fact-Checker: Eden Girma, Madeleine I. Stevens

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