Yoga

Workout fads come and go, but virtually no other exercise program is as enduring as yoga. It's been around for more than 5,000 years.

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Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.

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There are more than 100 different forms of yoga. Some are fast-paced and intense. Others are gentle and relaxing.

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Examples of different yoga forms include:

Hatha: The form most often associated with yoga, it combines a series of basic movements with breathing.
Vinyasa: A series of poses that flow smoothly into one another.
Power: A faster, higher-intensity practice that builds muscle.
Ashtanga: A series of poses, combined with a special breathing technique.
Bikram: Also known as "hot yoga," it's a series of 26 challenging poses performed in a room heated to a high temperature.
Iyengar: A type of yoga that uses props like blocks, straps, and chairs to help you move your body into the proper alignment.