How yoga helped me become a better programmer

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16 pointsfwouts3 comments

I encourage people to pick whatever physical activity they enjoy, but it's important to point out that there's nothing too special about Yoga, and a whole range of physical activities (especially weight-training) will give you that endorphin rush and will improve overall wellness.

A lot of people just consider different forms of cardio to be a physical activity, and they are fine too, but do yourself a favor and add a bit of weight training to your routine (3 hours a week should suffice).

Yoga includes focus on meditation and breathing techniques. Brain waves associated with flow state (alpha and theta) have been reported as increasing with yoga practice. In addition brain waves associated with eureka moments (gamma waves) have also shown an increase with yoga practice.

I agree. Most people want to try "nootropics" when all actuality the best way to focus and get things done is programming is after a nice session of exercise, especially cardio.

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