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What is yoga?
Yoga is a way of exercising which helps you to control your body and mind.
Who does yoga?
Can kids do yoga?
People forget that kids today are under a lot of stress with school work, the pressure to compete with other children and even parents so some children are turning to Yoga to help them relax.
It helps them to develop better body awareness, self-control, flexibility and coordination. It can also help them become better with their daily routines.
Do any celebrities do yoga?
Why do people do yoga?
It can also develop the coordination of your breathing and movement as well as teaching you how to hold your posture and flow from one posture to another.
Are there lots different types of yoga?
The founders of the three major styles - Astanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga - were all students at the Yoga Institute at the Mysore Palace in India.
Two other common styles are called Integral and Sivananda. If you fancy taking up yoga, try a few of the different styles and see which one you prefer.
What are the different postures?
This is a starting position that helps focus awareness on breathing and the body. It also helps strengthen the lower back and open the groin and hips.
Another well known position is the Warrior. This strengthens your legs and your arms.