About yoga
Yoga originated in India over 3000 years ago. Although there are several distinct styles of yoga, the style familiar to most of us in the West is called hatha yoga. This style of yoga involves practicing a variety of static postures or asanas. These postures stretch, strengthen and align the body, and increase flexibility.

The practice of yoga also helps relieve physical and emotional stress and helps bring about a sense of inner peace, balance and "oneness." To learn more about practicing yoga you can go to special classes in your neighborhood or learn positions from a book or video.

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