The number of yoga practitioners in America has increased to more than 36 million people, a 50 percent increase since 2012, according to a 2016 yoga study conducted byYoga Journal and Yoga Alliance. Women represent 72 percent of U.S. practitioners, and men and older Americans are practicing yoga at an increasing rate.
According to the study, more people across all age groups are seeing the benefits of yoga, from overall health and well-being to mental clarity and stress relief.
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