Walking yoga weaves yoga principles like breathwork and mindful movement into an ordinary walk, and it has become one of the fastest-growing fitness trends. Its appeal is easy to understand for people who find traditional fitness intimidating or hard to fit into their day, and National Yoga Month this September is a good time to find out why. No studio, no mat, no audience and no membership is required.
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