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March 21, 2026Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Adding Yoga to Physical Activity Guidelines Reduces Mortality Risk Compared With Meeting Guidelines Alone

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SSSally A. ShermanBFBethany ForsethWBWilliam Boyer

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Overview

Observational analysis finds yoga reduces mortality risk in adults, suggesting enhanced health benefits from combined activities.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the mortality risk reduction associated with yoga participation alongside physical activity guidelines.
  • Conducted an observational analysis to compare mortality risks.
  • Evaluated the effects of yoga participation alongside standard physical activity guidelines.
  • Analyzed data from various populations who engage in yoga or meet activity guidelines.
  • Yoga participation is associated with an independent reduction in mortality risk.
  • Individuals meeting physical activity guidelines with yoga see greater benefits compared to those without yoga.
  • Yoga adds protective mortality benefits beyond the standard physical activity recommendations.

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Sherman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37b96e48c4981c6778eahttps://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0245
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