Story: Alternative health therapies

Yoga class

Yoga class

Yoga combines physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation. It can be used as a form of exercise. Emma Furness (at left) is in the ardha matsyendrasana position, Ken Allison (centre) is in the astavakrasana position and Lisa Morrison (right) is in the trikonasana position.  

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Kerryn Pollock, 'Alternative health therapies - Religion, spirituality and health care', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/27965/yoga-class (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 6 Apr 2018