Stretching daily and keeping active is important at any age. Yoga is a great way to keep yourself limber and a form of low-impact strength training. Yoga doesn’t require any specialized equipment, just room to stretch and an optional mat for comfort. You can get started by finding a local class, one of the many beginner books out there, or learn online through YouTube. A yoga session can range from a simple 10-minute morning stretch routine to an hour long class. Yoga can fit into any schedule and can be done almost anywhere. See the list below for some benefits to giving yoga a try this year.

- Weight reduction
- Relief of back pain
- Increased flexibility
- Improved respiration
- Increased muscle strength and tone