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women. Yay! My husband and I both agree that we feel physically and mentally better when we’re consistent with our practice. We sleep better, move better, and as Shane from the bike shop told me all those years ago, yoga helps with other physical activities too, like running and cycling.

At the end of each session, we relax our shoulders, place our hands either at our sides or in front of us in prayer position, and say “Namaste” — a reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings, interpreted as “The divine in me bows to the divine in you.”

Look, it’s true — we feel silly doing it sometimes. Two middle-aged people contorting themselves in our living room on spongy yoga mats isn’t exactly a picture of grace. But it works. It’s part of our ongoing quest for better health, wellness, and longevity — both quality and quantity of life.

So if you’re feeling a bit off-kilter lately, maybe give yoga a try. You don’t need fancy equipment or perfect flexibility — just an open mind and the willingness to feel a little silly on the path to feeling a whole lot better. Namaste, y’all!