Couple the fame of yoga's converts with a rising clamor for alternative fitness programs and you have a budding phenomenon that has successfully penetrated most Americans' awareness. Among her clients are bank presidents, singers and business owners. Yoga, it seems, is a cure for what ails you. It can relieve carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain and sciatica nerve pinching. And that's not all.
Yoga reportedly helps counter problems attributed to thyroid conditions, diabetes and hypertension.
It stimulates your internal organs, enhances circulation and aligns your posture. They're all accompanied by deep diaphragmatic breathing. Not all poses are suitable for everyone. Most poses, however, are remarkably simple. Furthermore, they can be modified to suit a beginner's level by using props, such as blocks, padded pillows and straps.