Yoga gains popularity not only by strengthening its students physically, but also mentally. According to Aimee Bohn, a yoga instructor since 1997, who suffered from severe depression and anorexia, yoga helped her recognize her true self and that the central influence of her personal journey is yoga. People allow what the world reflects back to them to be the definition they embrace for themselves. Therefore, life is the narrative chosen by individuals, but the narrative chosen by an individual does not necessarily mean it is a healthy decision. In Aimee Bohn's case, she refused to let doctors at her former psychiatric hospital lay the groundwork for the rest of her life. As Aimee conquers life with yoga, so should society, believing that with our intrinsic nature, we say “yes” to life and affirm ourselves and our
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