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Happy International Day of Yoga! To celebrate one of the most popular forms of exercise, TODAY spoke to several yoga experts about what they think has made it such an enduring, beloved form of exercise. Here’s one serious reason to give it a try: A yoga practice can help you relax.

"The real value is in yoga's ability to help the body and mind relax," Rod Stryker, a yoga instructor in Colorado, explained. "When a rhythm of relaxation is established, much of the healing that we associate to yoga becomes possible." Click the link below to read nine more benefits to a yoga practice!

Give yoga a try!

Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

The National Sleep Foundation says nearly 1 in 4 married couples sleep in separate beds. Dr. Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, stopped by TODAY to share tips for solving common bedtime conflicts including snoring and thermostat wars. If you want to settle the thermostat wars right now, Breus explained that 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal temperature for sleep. Click the link below to get the rest of his advice.

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10 reasons why yoga is the best

TODAY spoke with some of the top yoga teachers about why yoga has become such a beloved exercise worldwide.

Chrissy Teigen mom-shamed over daughter's 1st dentist trip at age 3

Some moms called Teigen out for waiting too long to take Luna to the dentist, but understanding dental care for infants and toddlers can be confusing.