This podcast episode explores the importance of yoga and muscles in promoting health and well-being in midlife. The conversation discusses the significance of maintaining muscle mass as we age to prevent muscle loss and its negative effects on strength, speed, and endurance. It highlights the benefits of yoga as a holistic discipline that builds muscles in a balanced and functional way, promoting balance, flexibility, and stability. The episode emphasizes the shift in perception of yoga from solely a stretching exercise to a muscle strengthening exercise that contributes to overall physical and mental well-being. Regularity, discipline, and mindfulness are emphasized as key aspects of a yoga practice for optimal benefits as we age.