Many wonder if it's possible to build muscle and sculpt the body through this comparatively gentle form of exercise. There's a prevailing belief that only intense training can mold the body into a desirable shape. It's thought that one must sweat and toil significantly for there to be a noticeable physical transformation. But how accurate is this belief? Let's take a closer look. Not in the conventional sense, at least. Yoga, a discipline from India, aims to help stressed individuals, especially from the West, find a balance between body and soul. Anyone who has tried yoga or practices it daily can attest to its positive effects on the soul. It's remarkable how relaxed and calm one feels after a yoga session. Those new to yoga will realize in their first class, whether at a club or at home, that it's not as easy as it seems. It requires good balance and flexibility to perform all the exercises correctly. It can feel like quite the workout when you're sitting there, wondering how on earth to manage a particular pose!