Here are 5 most common myths about yoga busted by experts
1. Myth: Yoga is just for women, not men
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“Yoga is actually beneficial for both men and women. Men and women who practice yoga can improve their strength,flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
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2. Myth: You need to be flexible to practice yoga
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“Yoga is actually about how correctly you can align yourself to the posture, rather than how deep, and far you can touch
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3. Myth: Yoga is best understood when started at a young age
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“Yoga is tailor-made to suit exactly what your body and mind requires, irrespective of how old you are
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4. Myth: Yoga only helps improve flexibility
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“Asanas such as surya namaskar that involve full body movement are a great functional training exercise
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5. Myth: All forms of yoga are the same
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One of the biggest myths is that yoga is a singular form of practice and that all yogis perform the same types of asanas