Sorry, Yogis.

New research suggests that the ancient practice may not provide as many cardiovascular benefits as once thought — even if you crank up the heat while holding warrior pose.

But not all is lost for fans of mindful movement. The study identified three workouts that better support heart health, including two that also emphasize breath, balance and mental clarity. 3

The findings come from researchers at the University of Sharjah in the UAE and Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India, who reviewed 10 studies comparing yoga with other forms of exercise in sedentary adults.

They wanted to see how these workouts affect vascular function — that is, how well your blood vessels move blood and other nutrients throughout your body.

Too much sitting messes with that flow, in

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