A reindeer calf scratches its head with its hoof. Their ability to move their bodies into extreme positions was one of the reasons owner Jane Atkinson thought that reindeer would be a good fit for a yoga class. Ravenna Koenig/KTOO hide caption
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Warrior pose does not intimidate this kid. Marc Silver/NPR hide caption
Physical therapist Ingrid Peele coaches Kim Brown through strengthening exercises to help her with her chronic pain, at the OSF Central Illinois Pain Center in Peoria. Kyle Travers/WFYI hide caption
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Equinox's rope class involves exercising with a jump rope. Courtesy of Equinox hide caption
Yoga used to be a men's only club. But did it inspire an exercise that is helpful for women trying to combat "mummy tummy"? Science & Society Picture Library/Getty Images hide caption
New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as effective as physical therapy in relieving pain. The yoga protocol includes gentle poses and avoids more difficult ones. Comstock Images/Getty Images hide caption
Study Finds Yoga Can Help Back Pain, But Keep It Gentle, With These Poses
Google pays tribute to yoga master Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar. Google hide caption
Four pregnant women sit in lotus position. Thomas Northcut/Getty Images hide caption