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Yoga has become a program offering at many libraries: Public libraries often program free or low-cost yoga classes for their communities; academic libraries may offer yoga sessions to help ease stress during final exams. Some yoga practices are tailored to mothers and young children who enjoy learning poses called “Downward-Facing Dog,” “Eagle,” and “Frog.” Yoga is an ancient spiritual discipline intended to bring harmony between mind and body. Modern yoga practice is rooted in ancient Indian practice, but recently, other sources have proposed its origins and history to be rooted in Africa, according to Yirser Ra Hotep, founder of Kemetic Yoga. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root word “yuj,” meaning to join, to yoke, to unite. The “aim of Yoga is Self-realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to ‘the state of liberation’ (Moksha) or ‘freedom’ (Kaivalya). Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the main objectives of Yoga practice.”