he popularity of yoga continues to surge. From 2012 to 2021, yoga participants in the United States alone increased by almost 50 percent, from 23.3 million to 34.4 million, according to a recent survey. The benefits of a regular practice can be wide-ranging, including relief from pain, increased strength and flexibility, stress relief, better breathing, weight management, cardiovascular conditioning, better circulation, and a calmer mood, according to the Yoga Alliance. And while nearly every version of this ancient practice incorporates some degree of strength, flexibility, and breath work
