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Confession: I'm a recovering meat-head; once upon a time my workout program focused on: bench press, biceps curls and lat pulldowns. For years my perception of Yoga was that it was merely stretching in a dark room with funky music. Then I tried my first class and was immediately humbled. As I've gotten older I've completely changed the way I train and now instead of focusing on how much weight I lift, the goal is to improve mobility and maintain a high level of physical function. While I don't practice as much as I would like I now appreciate the role that Yoga plays in a well-rounded fitness program.  Today in All About Fitness I have a conversation with fitness author, public speaker and Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (Miramar College) Jessica Matthews. Jessica has been teaching yoga for a number of year and has created a Yoga Alliance approved Yoga instructor program at Miramar College in San Diego, CA; we talk about the benefits of Yoga and how you can identify the best form and instructor for your needs. For more fitness education information from Jessica please see:  http://www.fitexpertjess.com  or http://www.acefitness.org/blogs/author/76/jessica-matthews   For a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher in your area, please click here  Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com    If there are any topics you'd like to hear covered, any guests that you'd like to hear interviewed or have any fitness questions that you'd like answered please go to my website: www.petemccallfitness.com and send me an e-mail   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices