Celebs who Practice Yoga

Yoga has many health benefits. Here is a list of stars that practice yoga, E! News reported.

First on the list is Reese Witherspoon. She is very passionate about yoga. She also works out with Julia Roberts, Isla Fisher and Eva Mendes.

Jennifer Aniston has been training with yogi wellness expert Mandy Ingber. Aniston credit her toned body to the relaxing exercise.

"I become fitness-obsessed, sometimes I work out twice a day," Vanessa Hudgens told E! News in a recent interview. "I love to practice yoga because it's good for the mind and the soul."

Miley Cyrus also practices yoga. Gisele Bündchen said that she practices yoga to "strengthen long, lean muscles and tone every inch of her body."

The Eat, Pray, Love actress Julia Roberts takes yoga very seriously.

Miranda Kerr said that yoga is one of her favorite fitness regimens.

Drew Barrymore also incorporated yoga in their routine in order to get fit after having a baby.

So, why do these celebrities practice yoga? It's simple. Yoga makes them healthier and fitter. Here are some of the other benefits of yoga according to the Mayo Clinic.

• A number of researches have shown that yoga can help in stress reduction as well as anxiety reduction. It can improve your mood all throughout the day and improve your well-being.
• Practicing yoga is a form of fitness regimen as it can improve balance, flexibility and strength. One good thing about yoga is that it has a lower risk of injury unlike other exercise.
• Yoga also helps in reducing risk factors for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure. It can also help relieve chronic conditions such as insomnia and depression.