A woman who always wore yoga pants that were a size too small learns how essential it is to allow herself to take up space.

Ten years of research on yoga as a stress-reducing activity provides a clear answer: A little effort offers real health benefits.

To some people, the word " yoga " evokes ritualistic chanting, long breaths and slow movement. To others, it means contorting your body into ever more complicated positions until sweat drips onto the ...