Yoga is no mere fad. This ancient Indian practice has gone mainstream with a multitude of styles to meet every body’s needs. Find out which is right for you. Plus, test your yoga IQ with our quiz…
Just glance at all the different yoga class listings at your local gym, and you’ll see it’s no longer a New-Age celebrity craze.
No wonder:
This practice with roots that extend back thousands of years offers many documented health benefits. Yoga:
- Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol level and pulse rates
- Improves cardiovascular, endocrine and digestive function
- Boosts immunity
- Promotes better sleep
- Lessens chronic pain
- Increases energy and endurance
- Reduces risk of depression
- Improves memory and concentration
It also "defrags" your brain, says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
With all the varieties of yoga, there's a class to suit everyone, whether you want a great workout with absolutely no chanting or an introduction to Eastern spirituality with some light stretching.
So what’s the right yoga class for you?
