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How to Find the Best Yoga Style For You With so many different yoga styles on the market, you’re practically guaranteed to find one you enjoy. The trouble is, having so many options to choose from can leave you wondering where to start your search to find the best yoga style for you. According to Ashley Sondergaard, a registered yoga teacher, and host of the Yoga Magic Podcast, the key question to ask yourself when searching for a yoga style is: What do I want out of my yoga practice? Maybe you’re looking to reduce stress, strengthen muscles, increase flexibility or tap into your spirituality. Whatever benefits you’re hoping for, chances are there’s a yoga style for you. Once you’ve ID’d your goals, you need to find the yoga styles that match. Don’t be afraid to try many different styles — and even teachers — to land on the best class for you. FITNESS AND STRENGTH If you’re looking for a good workout, try rigorous yoga practices like vinyasa, ashtanga, hot yoga or Bikram. Also, chances

The Link Between Sleep and a Strong Immune System There are numerous strategies related to improving the function of your immune system, from eating healthy foods to drinking enough water to getting consistent exercise. One more big one for the list? Making sleep a priority. STRONGER IMMUNITY WITH SLEEP The connection between sleep and immune function is well-documented, and biodirectionally linked — which means if your immune system is down, then you’ll likely have poor sleep, but that applies in the other direction, too. For example, one study looked at blood samples from identical twins and found those with shorter sleep duration had a depressed immune system compared to the sibling who slept better. That can make you more likely to get sick if you’ve been exposed to a virus, says Dr. W. Christopher Winter, president of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, and author of “The Sleep Solution.” Also, if you end up getting ill, poor quality sleep and its immune-suppressing effe