Taiji is actually an ancient form of fighting. Michelle Mosman, Taiji instructor for Drake's classes, said she would encourage students to take Taiji classes. They forget how important daily exercise can be. Yoga, developed 5,000 years ago in India, works on flexibility, strength, concentration, stamina and balance. Diana Woodall, Yoga instructor at Drake, said that even though Yoga works on flexibility and relaxation, that isn't all it does.
Yoga is actually a pretty good workout.
Yoga has also been known to help combat smoking addictions. Benefits from Yoga and Taiji include inner awareness, improved metabolic efficiency, stronger immune systems, improved sense of balance, increased flexibility and maintenance of bone density. These mind and body exercises also lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Woodall encourages students to take Yoga because learning relaxation skills can lead to better studying. It's good to balance that out with doing something for your whole body.