Effectiveness of Yoga in Modulating Markers of Immunity and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vasantha Padma Srivastava et. al.,
February 21, 2026
A 2024 systematic review of 26 randomized trials finds that yoga can lower key inflammatory markers (IL 6, TNF α, CRP) and boost aspects of immune function across multiple chronic conditions and in healthy adults. While evidence quality is mixed, yoga emerges as a low-cost, promising add on for managing chronic inflammation.