While you may think of yoga as solely physical exercise (i.e., postures and breathing), the benefits go far beyond the mat. Yoga is an ancient practice developed in India that’s designed to better one’s quality of life on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. And you don’t need to be a pro yogi (male) or yogini (female) to give it a go. Here are four health benefits of yoga that should convince you to get your “om” on.
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