John Boehner Says He Does Yoga

"It's great for my back."

John Boehner is a yogi.

The speaker of the House, who announced his retirement on Friday, said in an interview with CBS' "Face The Nation" that he practices yoga.

"I do. I'm not as diligent lately as I used to," Boehner said Sunday. "It's great for my back."

The speaker probably finds yoga a good outlet for stress as well. He currently holds one of -- if not the -- toughest jobs in Washington. Attempting to corral a vocal tea party minority that has stymied the GOP time and time again has taken a toll on Boehner, who said Friday that he chose to step down now -- essentially shutting down fears over another government shutdown -- rather than lead his party through a tumultuous leadership race at the end of the year.

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