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High-Intensity Yoga: Key to Better Sleep, Study Reveals

9/19/2025

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A study from Harbin Sport University analyzed 30 trials with over 2,500 participants to identify the best exercise for sleep.
High-intensity yoga proved most effective, needing less than 30 minutes twice a week for results in 8 to 10 weeks.
Walking and resistance training also improved sleep but were less effective than yoga.
Aerobic workouts should occur 1-2 hours before bed to prevent sleep disruption.
Researchers call for more high-quality studies to validate these findings, noting individual responses to yoga may vary.

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Story summary

A study from Harbin Sport University analyzed 30 trials with over 2,500 participants to identify the best exercise for sleep.
High-intensity yoga proved most effective, needing less than 30 minutes twice a week for results in 8 to 10 weeks.
Walking and resistance training also improved sleep but were less effective than yoga.
Aerobic workouts should occur 1-2 hours before bed to prevent sleep disruption.
Researchers call for more high-quality studies to validate these findings, noting individual responses to yoga may vary.