Yoga is a relaxing, yet very beneficial form of stretching. Not only can Yoga put you in the right mental state through concentration and relaxation, but it can also make your body stronger, and less prone to injuries. As we preform repetitive tasks throughout the day our muscles naturally begin to cramp up, which may lead to future injuries down the road. When stretching, and doing things like yoga, our muscles are allowed to stretch back out, and strengths them. Take, for example, a pair of pliers, if these pliers are kept oiled and stretched out daily, then they will be able to open and close easily. If, however, they sit closed for a couple years, when it comes time to use them they will be difficult to open. The same is true for our muscles, if we preform the same tasks from day to day for a few years, and not strengthen other parts of the muscles or stretch them, then they will sustain injury and will not function properly. Yoga not only stretches and strengthens, but it also keeps our muscles well “oiled” so they can preform their required actions correctly. Yoga is an all around beneficial form of exercise and stretching.