Tara Juergens has served as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Vernalis/inVentiv Health in Los Angeles, California, since 2015. Tara Juergens is also a registered yoga teacher in Beverly Hills, California, where she instructs students in proper yoga poses, sequences, and asanas.
The ancient practice of yoga has grown exponentially in the United States over the last few years. Between 2012 and 2016, the number of people active in yoga increased by more than 50 percent, from 20.4 million to 36 million. Ninety percent of Americans have at least heard of yoga, and 75 percent believe that yoga is beneficial for one’s health. Thirty-three percent have tried it at least once and 15 percent have practiced it in the last six months.
Though the number of male practitioners has grown from 4 million to 10 million in the same four-year time frame, women still comprise 70 percent of yoga practitioners. Additionally, the number of Americans over 50 increased three-fold, to 14 million.
The ancient practice of yoga has grown exponentially in the United States over the last few years. Between 2012 and 2016, the number of people active in yoga increased by more than 50 percent, from 20.4 million to 36 million. Ninety percent of Americans have at least heard of yoga, and 75 percent believe that yoga is beneficial for one’s health. Thirty-three percent have tried it at least once and 15 percent have practiced it in the last six months.
Though the number of male practitioners has grown from 4 million to 10 million in the same four-year time frame, women still comprise 70 percent of yoga practitioners. Additionally, the number of Americans over 50 increased three-fold, to 14 million.
