The practice of yoga has been practiced for countless years. It originated in ancient India, when people were trying to maintain a state of eternal peace. There are different yoga traditions in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The gurus, originally from India, first introduced yoga to the West. Later, in the 1980s, yoga became a popular system of physical exercises in the Western world. The earliest archaeological evidence for the existence of yoga is found in stone which illustrates the symbols and figures of yoga poses. These place the existence of yoga at around 3000 BC, or even earlier, perhaps in Stone Age shamanism. Yoga can be practiced anywhere and anytime. Some equipment can be used to make the exercise easier, while other tools are available to challenge and intensify the workout. A sticky mat, made of padding and equipped with friction to increase safety when practicing yoga. Foam block is a dense foam that will support weight and is typically used by beginners to extend their reach in practice. The yoga belt is made of cotton or nylon that helps align and support your back, also helping to extend your grip. This makes it easier to stretch muscles, especially in the hamstrings. A yoga blanket or towel is used either for warmth or to provide cushioning for many yoga poses. Since yoga requires no equipment, the price of practicing yoga can range from nothing to several hundred dollars. Certain equipment will make practice more comfortable; this may include a mat ($89), a towel ($25-40), or blocks ($40 for two). Any of these items can be found cheaper in another store or on sale; you could even find them at a higher price. If a person is a beginner, he or she may want to learn the basics of yoga in g...... middle of paper......://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/yoga"Yoga . " - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Np, and Web. January 6, 2014. . http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogahistory.asp “History of Yoga – A Comprehensive Overview of the History of Yoga.” History of Yoga - A comprehensive overview of the history of yoga. Np, and Web. January 6, 2014.4 http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-68/Different-Types-of-Yoga.html “Different Types of Yoga.” MindBodyGreen. Np, and Web. January 6, 2014. “EVENT DETAILS.” Yoga in the United States. Np, and Web. January 12, 2014. “Our Board of Directors.” Our Council. Np, and Web. January 12. 2014. .