Yoga Provides Ultimate Workout

Other activities might build bigger muscles or burn more calories, but yoga gives the body and mind the ultimate workout.

"There may be more physically demanding activities," said Dr. Ken Goodrick, associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. "But yoga has other benefits such as reducing stress and allowing individuals to breathe more easily."

Yoga strengthens bones and muscles and improves posture and overall health and vitality.

"The best part of yoga is that you don't have to be in peak physical shape to do it,"

Dr. Goodrick said. "That makes it ideal for seniors who might not otherwise exercise."

Courtesy of Baylor College of Medicine

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