By Su Reid-St. John and Rozalynn S. Frazier for Health magazine
Fewer migraines
Research shows that doing simple neck-, shoulder-, and back-stretching poses can cut down on the number of head-splitting episodes—and make them less intense.
Hotter sex
Perfecting ab- and pelvic-focused poses like Triangle and Cobra may lead to more Os, a Journal of Sexual Medicine study found.
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Deeper zzzs
Using relaxing poses (like Standing Forward Bend) coupled with meditation may help you nod off sooner—especially if you have sleep troubles.
Less back pain
Twice-a-week yoga sessions not only keep you limber, but also kick chronic low-back pain to the curb, suggests a study in the journal Spine.
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