Unlike the days when there would only be a few inquisitive beings in a yoga class, yoga is now practiced by the many.Young children will benefit as yoga helps with focus and discipline and prepares them mentally and physically for the adult years; teenagers can benefit from focusing more on their studies or, if they are aspiring to take on a more physical career, i.e., to become an athlete. It will prepare them physically and mentally; also, their general knowledge of health will assist them as they grow. With the current climate of our country and world, a lot of pressure is being put on the youth of today, leading to depression, health problems, anger, suicide, etc. Yoga can help tremendously in these times, showing the youth another way of looking at things, a more positive and healthy way of living.