The ancient practice of yoga has become a popular form of gentle exercise for those who shy from the gym or have physical limitations but still want to improve strength, flexibility, and their mental health. While some attend a local yoga studio, there are also apps and Zoom classes to use in your home. Cardiovascular exercises such as running, swimming, aerobics, and walking stimulate your metabolism, but what about the gentler moves of yoga? Your metabolism is the complex cellular process by which your body converts food and air into energy. The rate at which this happens is influenced by many factors including age, gender, hormones, and amount of physical activity. The greatest global health challenge today might just be metabolic syndrome. This is a group of conditions that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, high glucose, excess body fat around …