Is yoga bad for your body?

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Is yoga bad for your body?

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Mar 21, 2012

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How did yoga become popular in the U.S.? In this episode, Cristen and Caroline take a closer look at the health benefits and physical risks of practicing yoga. Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 21, 2012

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Is yoga bad for your body?

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