Is Yoga the Fountain of Youth?

A very interesting story on NPR today explains why we gain weight as we age. The story references research showing that yoga can help older folks retain their muscle mass, therefore improving strength, flexibility, and overall health. A new study is now underway that hopes to make recommendations and modifications for specific poses that seniors can do for maximum effect.

Is Yoga the Fountain of Youth? originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 23:45:02.

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