Yoga (Sanskrit: योग) is a group of physical, mental, and
spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
The
benefits
of a regular yoga practice are wide-ranging. In general, a complete yoga
workout can help keep your back and joints healthy, improve your overall
posture, stretch and strengthen muscles and improve your balance.
Yoga ignores the “no pain, no gain” philosophy that’s rife in fitness
communities. Yoga is not a place to push through, go beyond your edge,
or ignore your body. The primary tenet is ahimsa, or
non-harming, and that starts with choosing the right type of yoga for
you.
Here are some of the most popular styles of yoga: