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title: September is Yoga Month
description: <p>Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years as a way to improve health and well-being. By uniting the mind, body and spirit, the health benefits of practicing yoga can be seen both physically and mentally.</p>
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# [September is Yoga Month](https://blog.ecbm.com/september-yoga-month)

 Written by [ecbmadmin](https://blog.ecbm.com/author/ecbmadmin) | Sep 10, 2013 1:05:49 AM

Take a Breath, September is Yoga Month!

Read this newsletter for more information regarding Health and Wellness tips for your work, home, and life.

*Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years as a way to improve health and well-being. By uniting the mind, body and spirit, the health benefits of practicing yoga can be seen both physically and mentally.*

Did You Know…?  
 Yoga is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “to join” or “to unite” in practice. A male who practices yoga is referred to as a yogi, while a female who practices yoga is called a yogini. According to a study by the Yoga Journal, there are over 15 million yogis and yoginis in the United States today.

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