Reduction of stress: Meditation and yoga have shown to reduce the activity in the amygdala, the part of the brain related to the answers to stress. This takes you to a lower production of cortisol, the stress hormone.

Changes in the brain structure: Studies have shown that meditation can increase the density of gray matter in areas associated with emotional regulation and attention, like the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus. This can improve the cognition and capacity to manage stressful situations.

Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system: the practices of relaxation, like meditation and yoga, can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible to induce the relaxation and the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which includes the response to stress.

Increase in the production of neurotransmitters: meditation and the conscious practice can increase the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are the hormones associated to regulate the emotional state and the sense of wellness.