Exercise: Yoga Gaining in Popularity in the United States.

Between 2002 and 2012, the percentage of adults who tried yoga increased from just under 6% to over 10%, with a similar trend observed among children and seniors. Yoga is described as an ancient art based on harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit which can lead to a sense of peace, well-being, and a feeling of being at one with the environment. National Center for Health Statistics, February 2015