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Yoga for people who can’t touch their toes

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Yoga has a reputation for flexibility that sometimes intimidates newcomers. If the idea of folding yourself into a pretzel makes you nervous, relax. Yoga is about balance, breath and progress, not perfection. In fact, you can reap health benefits even if your fingertips never meet your toes. Test your knowledge with this lighthearted quiz.

 

 


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