Effects On Exercise Intensity Associated With Catecholamine Dynamics And Changes In Mood During Yoga Session

The exercise intensity of Vinyasa yoga has been established to meet the criteria for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reported in an ACSM Position Stand. Little is known about the effects of a single bout of Vinyasa yoga on the sympathetic nervous system and mood in beginners. PURPOSE: To determine the effects of a single bout of Vinyasa yoga on exercise intensity, catecholamine dynamics, and mood. METHODS: A 60-minute yoga session for...