Insular cortex mediates increased pain tolerance in yoga practitioners

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A study in 'Cerebral Cortex' showing that yoga practitioners have increased pain tolerance and greater gray matter volume in their insular cortex, correlating with years of practice.

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A study in 'Cerebral Cortex' showing that yoga practitioners have increased pain tolerance and greater gray matter volume in their insular cortex, correlating with years of practice.