There are many myths and stereotypes about yoga, similar to the bullet points above. In fact, you need none of this to actually do yoga.
Whereas most forms of exercise focus primarily on the strengthening and toning of muscle groups, Yoga has the added benefit of focusing on the deep connection between the mind and the body, meaning the benefits span way beyond just your physical form.
Despite what social media tells you, the practice is less about looking like a hyper-flexible gymnast, and more about cementing healthy mental and physical habits that will stay with you for life.
Yoga is for everybody. And I mean, every BODY.
Coded by Lauren Moore