Drug & supplement interaction

Yoga + Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon Beta-1a brand names: Rebif, Avonex.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Yoga and Interferon Beta-1a in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Yoga and Interferon Beta-1a

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Interferon Beta-1a and Yoga in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Yoga alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Yoga at all — not against Interferon Beta-1a, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

Yoga is a practice rather than something you take. Ask your care team whether the type and intensity you plan to practice are appropriate for your health and treatment. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Yoga safety at a glance

Yoga overall Generally safe Generally safe for most people when practiced appropriately and within personal limits.
Pregnancy Possibly Safe When used appropriately. Some clinical research shows that yoga during pregnancy does not adversely affect birth outcomes. However, some aggressive forms of yog... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Safe When used appropriately. Some clinical research shows that yoga during pregnancy does not adversely affect birth outcomes. However, some aggressive forms of yog... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Interferon Beta-1a and Yoga? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Yoga Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Interferon Beta-1a. It is the side-effect record for Yoga on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Yoga, this list is the first place to look. 2 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Low mood Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Chronic headache, sleep problems, cerebral hemorrhage, tingling, vertigo, and depressive symptoms have all been reported rarely by individuals practicing yoga. A case of acute cervical myelopathy with concurrent cervical arterial dissection is reported in a 63-year-old after performing the Vrischikasana yoga pose. The patient was hospitalized and recovered gradually following surgery and antithrombotic treatment.”

    Yoga · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    3 sources cited
    1. 101533. Cramer H, Quinker D, Schumann D, Wardle J, Dobos G, Lauche R. Adverse effects of yoga: a national cross-sectional survey. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Jul 29;19(1):190. doi: 10.1186/s12906-019-2612-7. PubMed
    2. 105351. Simon NM, Hofmann SG, Rosenfield D, et al. Efficacy of yoga vs cognitive behavioral therapy vs stress education for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(1):13-20. PubMed
    3. 111578. Nayar G, Desai A, Agarwal N, Alan N, Moossy JJ. Cervical arterial dissection and traumatic myelopathy following yoga: surgical case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2022;8(1):46. PubMed
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Yoga is generally safe and well tolerated.

    Most Common Adverse Effects:

    Temporary musculoskeletal pain.

    Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):

    Cerebral hemorrhage, chronic back, neck, shoulder, knee, or hip pain, chronic headache, fractures, sciatica, strains and sprains, and tendon shortening. Hot yoga has been reported to cause heat stroke.”

    Yoga · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd).

  • Numbness or tingling / Dizziness Additional detail

    Recorded for Yoga in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Low mood above.

  • Muscle pain Additional detail

    “Like other physical exercises, yoga can cause or worsen musculoskeletal pain. A retrospective study found that practicing yoga recreationally is associated with worsened musculoskeletal pain in the wrist and hand. Musculoskeletal injuries are most commonly associated with power yoga, the use of props, and employing hand-, shoulder-, and head-stands, as well as forward and backward bends and sitting positions.”

    Yoga · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in fractures.

    6 sources cited
    1. 97476. Wieland LS, Skoetz N, Pilkington K, Vempati R, D'Adamo CR, Berman BM. Yoga treatment for chronic non-specific low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017;1:CD010671. DOI
    2. 101529. Schmid AA, Fruhauf CA, Sharp JL, Van Puymbroeck MV, Bair MJ, Portz JD. Yoga for People With Chronic Pain in a Community-Based Setting: A Feasibility and Pilot RCT. J Evid Based Integr Med. 2019 Jan-Dec;24:2515690X19863763. doi: 10.1177/2515690X19863763. PubMed
    3. 105351. Simon NM, Hofmann SG, Rosenfield D, et al. Efficacy of yoga vs cognitive behavioral therapy vs stress education for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(1):13-20. PubMed
    4. 105362. Zhu F, Zhang M, Wang D, Hong Q, Zeng C, Chen W. Yoga compared to non-exercise or physical therapy exercise on pain, disability, and quality of life for patients with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled tri
    5. 97468. Campo M, Shiyko MP, Kean MB, Roberts L, Pappas E. Musculoskeletal pain associated with recreational yoga participation: A prospective cohort study with 1-year follow-up, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2017). PubMed
    6. 101533. Cramer H, Quinker D, Schumann D, Wardle J, Dobos G, Lauche R. Adverse effects of yoga: a national cross-sectional survey. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Jul 29;19(1):190. doi: 10.1186/s12906-019-2612-7. PubMed
  • Headache Additional detail

    Recorded for Yoga in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Bleeding or bruising above.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Yoga — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Interferon Beta-1a to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Interferon Beta-1a.

Special populations

Yoga in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Safe

When used appropriately. Some clinical research shows that yoga during pregnancy does not adversely affect birth outcomes. However, some aggressive forms of yoga exercises might not be safe to use during pregnancy.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Interferon Beta-1a

This page covers Yoga only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Interferon Beta-1a page lists 57 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major), Alfalfa (moderate) and Angelica Archangelica (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 53 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Interferon Beta-1a page

“Siberian cocklebur, an herb tied to documented cases of liver failure, is the first name to know for anyone injecting interferon beta-1a (Rebif, Avonex) for multiple sclerosis. Interferon beta-1a can strain the liver on its own, which is why prescribers order routine liver blood tests, and 38 of the 57 supplements on file carry that sa…”

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How much people look this up

Where Yoga and Interferon Beta-1a Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Yoga
Top half

#660 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Interferon Beta-1a
Steady interest

#2,614 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Yoga reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Yoga and Interferon Beta-1a records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Mind-body practice

About Yoga

What is Yoga?

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Low back pain
  • Flexibility and balance
  • Sleep problems
  • Depression and mood
  • General wellness and fitness

Yoga is a mind-body practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, not a dietary supplement or herb. Research suggests it may help with stress, back pain, mood, and overall well-being, and it is generally safe for most people when practiced carefully. Beginners and those with health conditions should start gently and talk to a doctor before beginning.

Not applicable (mind-body practice) · Hatha yoga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, restorative yoga, breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation classes, online videos, group or private sessions

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Yoga is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Yoga record says about it on its own.

Yoga: dosing

There is no standard "dose" for yoga the way there is for a supplement. Benefits often come from regular, ongoing practice rather than a single session.Many studies use sessions lasting from about 30 to 90 minutes, practiced once or several times per week. A good approach is to start with shorter, gentler sessions and gradually build up as your comfort and ability improve.If you are new to yoga or have a health condition, consider working with a qualified instructor and checking with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure your chosen style is appropriate for you.

From our Yoga monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Yoga monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection

What Is Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection Used For?

Brand names: Rebif, Avonex

  • Interferon beta-1a intramuscular injection is used to treat adults with various forms of multiple sclerosis (MS; a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and people may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control) including:

    • clinically isolated syndrome (CIS; nerve symptom episodes that last at least 24 hours),

    • relapsing-remitting forms (course of disease where symptoms flare up from time to time), or

    • secondary progressive forms (course of disease where relapses occur more often).

  • Interferon beta-1a is in a class of medications called immunomodulators. It works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage that may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Interferon Beta-1a

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (192,069 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Multiple sclerosis relapse 15,851 reports
Influenza like illness 13,253 reports
Fatigue 11,554 reports
Fall 10,604 reports
Multiple sclerosis 9,358 reports
See full Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Yoga

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Yoga — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Yoga against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Yoga list.

See the full Yoga interactions page
See every supplement checked against Interferon Beta-1a, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Yoga References

The 19 references that drive our Yoga monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Chuntharapat S, Petpichetchian W, Hatthakit U. Yoga during pregnancy: effects on maternal comfort, labor pain and birth outcomes. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2008;14:105-15. PubMed
  2. Narendran S, Nagarathna R, Narendran V, et al. Efficacy of yoga on pregnancy outcome. J Altern Complement Med 2005;11:237-44. PubMed
  3. Kashyap AS, Anand KP, Kashyap S. Complications of yoga. Emerg Med J 2007;24:231. PubMed
  4. Johnson DB, Tierney MJ, Sadighi PJ. Kapalabhati pranayama: breath of fire or cause of pneumothorax? A case report. Chest 2004;125:1951-2. PubMed
  5. Boddu P, Patel S, Shahrrava A. Sudden Cardiac Arrest From Heat Stroke: Hidden Dangers of Hot Yoga. Am J Med. 2016;129(8):e129-30.
  6. Campo M, Shiyko MP, Kean MB, Roberts L, Pappas E. Musculoskeletal pain associated with recreational yoga participation: A prospective cohort study with 1-year follow-up, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2017). PubMed
  7. Wieland LS, Skoetz N, Pilkington K, Vempati R, D'Adamo CR, Berman BM. Yoga treatment for chronic non-specific low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017;1:CD010671. DOI
  8. Schmid AA, Fruhauf CA, Sharp JL, Van Puymbroeck MV, Bair MJ, Portz JD. Yoga for People With Chronic Pain in a Community-Based Setting: A Feasibility and Pilot RCT. J Evid Based Integr Med. 2019 Jan-Dec;24:2515690X19863763. doi: 10.1177/2515690X19863763. PubMed
  9. Cramer H, Quinker D, Schumann D, Wardle J, Dobos G, Lauche R. Adverse effects of yoga: a national cross-sectional survey. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Jul 29;19(1):190. doi: 10.1186/s12906-019-2612-7. PubMed
  10. Wiese C, Keil D, Rasmussen AS, Olesen R. Injury in yoga asana practice: Assessment of the risks. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Jul;23(3):479-488. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2018.09.151. Epub 2018 Oct 24. PubMed
  11. Simon NM, Hofmann SG, Rosenfield D, et al. Efficacy of yoga vs cognitive behavioral therapy vs stress education for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(1):13-20. PubMed
  12. Zhu F, Zhang M, Wang D, Hong Q, Zeng C, Chen W. Yoga compared to non-exercise or physical therapy exercise on pain, disability, and quality of life for patients with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled tri
  13. Makhija A, Khatik N, Raghunandan C. A randomized control trial to study the effect of integrated yoga on pregnancy outcome in hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021;43:101366. PubMed
  14. Pais M, Pai MV, Kamath A, Bhat R, Bhat P, Joisa GH. A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy of Integrated Yoga on Pregnancy Outcome. Holist Nurs Pract 2021;35(5):273-280. PubMed
  15. Nayar G, Desai A, Agarwal N, Alan N, Moossy JJ. Cervical arterial dissection and traumatic myelopathy following yoga: surgical case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2022;8(1):46. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Practicing Yoga While Taking Interferon Beta-1a: Common Questions

Is it safe to practice Yoga while taking Interferon Beta-1a?
We do not list a known interaction between Yoga and Interferon Beta-1a. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Interferon Beta-1a interact with any supplements?
Yes. Interferon Beta-1a has documented interactions with 57 supplements in our database — Yoga is not one of them. The Interferon Beta-1a interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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