What yoga does to your body and brain - Krishna Sudhir
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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.
Do you think yoga is superior to other forms of exercise in terms of its health benefits, or similar to running, swimming, cycling etc?
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Meet The Creators
- 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