In this video, a yoga instructor will take you through a short yoga practice that you can do at home. Like other forms of physical activity, yoga can cause the release of your body’s own painkillers called endorphins. Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga can strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, reduce muscle tension and help you to relax.
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