15 Amazing Yoga Facts

36 million people in the US regularly practice yoga

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Americans practicing yoga has grown by over 50% in the last four year

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72% of yoga practitioners are women

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People aged between 30 and 49 years old practice yoga more than any other age group

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Male yoga practitioners are known as ‘yogis’, female practitioners are known as ‘yoginis’.

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Over 15% of Americans have practiced yoga in the last 6 months.

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Yoga is the most commonly used complementary health approach in the US.

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There are more than 100 styles of yoga!

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In 2016 there were over 52,000 registered yoga teacher

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There are now over 18,000 registered yoga school

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There are close to one billion #yoga posts on Instagram!

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Research has shown that practicing yoga can delay aging.

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Americans spend $16 billion on yoga classes and equipment each year

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Teaching yoga is becoming an increasingly popular career choice

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The word ‘yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit language and literally means ‘union

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Yoga is one of the oldest physical disciplines in the world

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Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness,

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Yoga was introduced to America in the 18th century.

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Yoga was originally practiced as a form of healing

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Yoga classes used to be just for men, women were not invited until 1937

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Yoga is now actively promoted as a sport

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Yoga is considered to be one of the most successful products of globalization

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Yoga practitioners used to use grass or animal skin as a mat for their posture

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Yoga classes twice each week can help to ease depression.

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Those suffering from anxiety could benefit from practicing yoga

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Yoga benefits individuals who suffer from lower back pain

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Yoga can improve the cognitive functioning of patients with schizophrenia

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