Through the wealth of information we just digested, we can conclude that yoga is not simply a form of exercise to aid in enabling you to slide into that skinny pair of jeans. But in fact, it seems to be much more, a well-rounded art of toning and healing the body and soul. It is no wonder that its popularity in the United States has risen so dramatically with over 16.5 million Americans practicing yoga these days. Seems quite logical to me.