Yoga

Author: Richard Weil, MEd, CDE
Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

• Introduction
• What is yoga?
• Who invented yoga?
• How does yoga work?
• What are the types of yoga?
• Who's doing yoga?
• What about kids and yoga?
• What about seniors and yoga?
• What about prenatal yoga?
• Is yoga just another fitness fad?
• Why do yoga?
• What equipment and props are needed for yoga?
• How does a yoga class work? What can I expect?
• What should be worn during yoga?
• Where can I try yoga?
• How much does yoga cost?
• How do I go about getting started with yoga?
• Is it safe to do yoga?
• What resources are available for people interested in yoga?
• Related Yoga Articles:
  Yoga - on WebMD

Introduction

Imagine an activity that increases your flexibility, strengthens your muscles, centers your thoughts, and relaxes and calms you. Yoga does all that and more! In this article, I will review a brief history and the philosophy of yoga, the different types of yoga, the benefits, equipment you need to do it, where to do it, how to get started, and a whole lot more.