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Yoga class

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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, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/27965/yoga-class (accessed 3 June 2026).

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 12 April 2011.