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5 yoga myths debunked

Find out the truth about some of the most common yoga misconceptions.

Jan, 2026
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I Already Exercise So There's No Point in Doing Yoga, Too
You Have to Be Flexible to Do Yoga
There Is Only One Style of Yoga—And It's Not for Me
Yoga Isn’t a Workout
Yoga Can Ruin Your Body

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If you’ve never tried yoga, chances are you probably have some misconceptions about the practice. For starters, it’s not just for women and it’s not just for hippies. We're here to debunk some of the most common myths about yoga so that you can get your om on.

Written byMichael Gollust.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.March, 2025

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