blog posts Why yoga may be even healthier than you thought Feb 8, 2024 9:45 am by WebMDIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images WebMD (Feb. 6) 'Yoga serves as a sort of brain fertilizer,' says U of I professor Sean Mullen. Yoga 'leads to the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a chemical that supports brain growth and learning and memory.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email