Yoga can improve health in more ways than one

For many people, yoga provides a chance to escape the day's worries and stresses; one hour of peace in an otherwise hectic day.

Yoga can bend to fit anyone, says the yoga instructor.

Some classes only focus on breathing and relaxation.

Yoga can be many different things for different people: exercise, stress relief, therapy or a meditative, spiritual experience.

And for every reason to try yoga, there is a list of possible health benefits.

In medical studies, yoga has been found to reduce chronic back pain and improve some mental health problems, as well as relieve stress, lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular endurance.

Beyond that, yoga can find its way into the metaphysical.