Think yoga is just for chicks or wimps? Think again! More and more professional and amateur athletes — both male and female — are incorporating yoga into their fitness regimen. Whether you want to improve your baseball, golf, tennis or basketball game, yoga can help improve your overall state of well-being while enhancing your athletic performance. There are at least 18 different styles of yoga available worldwide.

They range from low to high intensity. Hatha yoga is the traditional form of yoga most widely known in the West. Postures are practiced to align, strengthen and promote flexibility. Breathing techniques and meditation are also commonly practiced. Some types of hatha yoga include:

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