In case you were wondering, yoga pants weren't originally created just to make women's butts look great. They were originally created with the intention of being comfortable while allowing flexibility in order to practice the origin of their name: yoga. Now, if you haven't been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you probably have not only heard of yoga, but also the rumors behind it. Whether it is the health benefits that tie in with daily yoga practice, or just the fact that Lululemon is every girl's fantasy, there are many misconceptions about what yoga actually does for the mind, body and soul.

1. For starters, yoga isn't just for dirty hippies or over-privileged white girls. In fact, a wide variety of people practice yoga because of the health and mental benefits it produces. From expecting mothers to adult men just trying to get in better shape, 9.5 percent of the U.S population practices or has practiced yoga. While yoga itself originated in ancient India, it has been developed into modern practices that everyone can participate in.

2. Additionally, yoga isn't just for flexible people. Most people complain (my dad especially) that the reason they don't try yoga is because they aren't particularly athletic or flexible. Yoga itself enhances flexibility by targeting core muscle groups and stretching them regularly to improve both flexibility and strength.

3. Speaking of which, the health benefits from yoga aren't just made up. Not only does yoga increase strength and flexibility, but it also builds endurance, helps posture, relieves stress, and helps lower blood pressure. Not only that, but it has also been linked to lowering cholesterol and improving the immune system. Besides these actual benefits, yoga just makes you feel good inside and out.

4. Despite the abundance of yoga studios popping up, you don't have to take yoga classes at a studio in order to practice yoga. Not only can yoga studios be pricey, but they also aren't catered to your specific body or practice. You can practice yoga just about anywhere, especially with a basic knowledge of positions. If you want a brief rundown of some techniques, check out this or this.

5). And no, yoga is not just a fad. In fact, yoga has been around for 5,000 years if not more. As mentioned, yoga originated in ancient India, but it was first mentioned in texts by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India. Eventually, it was adapted by Buddhist monks to prolong life and reach Enlightenment. So yes, yoga has been around longer than Kimmy K's first yoga membership.

If there are any hesitations, just try it. The worst that could happen is you get a little more flexible and get to listen to this song for an hour.