Vivien Reece

The power of yoga in the West isn't totally diminished, though. In fact, yogis keep coming back to their mats because of the practice's many benefits. Studies show that yoga can improve physical health by lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease, and aiding digestion. It may also help practitioners sleep better and manage stress.

Not to mention, recent research indicates the mind-body practice supports mental health, specifically; one study found regular yoga may help ease depressive symptoms.

The Best Type Of Yoga To Try If You're A Beginner + How To Get Started Everything you need to know about the practice.

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Yep, even from home, all you need to create an effective abs workout and sculpt your midsection is to incorporate exercises that target all four of the major muscle groups in your midsection—the transverse abdominis, re**us abdominis, internal obliques, and external obliques.

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