Women's Fitness Guide

Youthful yoga

We’re all familiar with the stressbusting, bodyshaping benefits of yoga, but studies show it can also protect your body from age-associated illnesses. Following a regular yoga practice can help reduce the body’s inflammation response, implicated in arthritis, heart disease and stroke, among other illnesses. You can find a handful of our favourite anti-ageing poses on the following pages.

FIND YOUR STYLE

Confused by the multitude of yoga styles out there? Although there are bedrock postures, the speed and intensity of classes varies greatly. If you’re a novice, even if you consider yourself to be very fit, start with a gentle form, such as hatha or Iyengar. These are the common types:

IYENGAR Slow and

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