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Yoga is an activity that improves muscles strength and flexibility while centering your thoughts and relaxing you. The practice began in India more than 5,000 years ago. The most popular types of yoga in the U.S. are Hatha, Iyengar, Kundalini, Ashtanga, and Bikram. Yoga is beneficial for stress reduction, reducing neck and back pain, lowering high blood pressure, and reducing asthma symptoms.

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