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Health
Alice Porter

I swapped my usual core workout for this 10-minute yoga routine, and it opened my shoulders and strengthened my abs

Woman doing downward dog in a living room

Most people tend to think of yoga as a way to increase flexibility, and it is, but it has tons of other benefits too. 

The practice is accessible (you only need a yoga mat), helps you strengthen your entire body and builds more resilient joints to protect your from injury, all while improving your mobility — great news if you deal with tightness in certain areas of the body.

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