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The ancient art of practicing yoga
Yoga has been a popular form of exercise in the Western world for more than a century, but its origins in Eastern religious practices have made it a subject of debate among Christians.
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Video of the Day: Burglar 'warms up' with yoga before breaking into Melbourne bakery
After a burglary at Phillippa’s Bakery HQ in Melbourne, Australia, surveillance camera footage looked a little strange. The burglar, a woman wearing all black, is seen performing yoga and stretching pre-break in. The burglar stole a few items — including some croissants, which Phillippa’s Bakery claimed she couldn’t resist — and has since been arrested for theft and burglary.
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Local yoga studio offers free classes to promote mental, physical wellness during cold months
Brittany Andrews is one of many Provo residents trying to stay active through the winter months.
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BYU Wellness Wise offers resources for holistic well-being
The BYU Wellness Wise committee strives to bring a holistic approach to student and faculty wellness.
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Local yoga studio seeks to deepen spirituality through yoga
The Yoga Underground, a local yoga studio, is seeking to help individuals find deepened spirituality as they use yoga to connect with their bodies and inner selves.
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Utah tech businesses provide yoga outlets, gyms for employees
This doTERRA facility in Pleasant Grove is one of many Utah agencies that offers fitness accommodations to its employees to manage the stress of long work hours sitting down. (doTERRA)
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Yoga opportunities abound on the BYU campus
BYU students pose in the child's pose position at a Tuesday night Yoga Club meeting in the Wilkinson Center. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Yoga provides physical, mental benefits
Allie Barnes practices yoga on a mat in her living room. This is where Barnes first started practicing yoga. (Tiffani Berthold)
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Women's Services offers free yoga class every week
BYU Women's Services and Resources offers a yoga class every Saturday morning. Instructor Allie Barnes often shares a spiritual thought before beginning class. (Ari Davis)
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New yoga props help yogis reach namaste
Emily Walks stretches her back on her wheel in front of Lake Powell's Rainbow Bridge. (Annie Hansen)
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Yoga classes for men, called 'Broga,' catching on
Participants in Wade Knight's 'Broga' class, a yoga class for men, perform yoga poses during the class at the Summit Athletic Club in St. George, Utah. (Jud Burkett/The Spectrum via AP)
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Sound bath: A meditation experience
Photo of Eric Ward, sound bath meditation musician. Sound bath meditation is a meditation practice, now offered at the Yoga Underground in Provo, Utah. (Britney Holman)
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Apps of the Week goes healthy
According to the Food and Research Action Center, two-thirds of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese. More and more lifestyles involve sitting for long periods of time and, combined with unhealthy eating habits, can take a toll not only on weight, but on a person's overall health.
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There's an app for that
Phrases like downward dog and sun salutations have become well-known as yoga has exploded in popularity. Now with app technology, a team of BYU students is taking stretching to a whole new level by creating their own fitness app.
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