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Nowadays there [ ] plenty of hobbies. Most of [ ] are entertaining and educational but some are also healthy. For example, meditating and doing yoga. Both of these hobbies [ ] more and more popular every day.

Meditation [ ] to improve focus and memory. However, it is not the easiest hobby to start doing. Although it does not require any additional equipment, it can be hard to sit still. Most people who have tried meditating say they [ ] clear their minds for the first several times. Only [ ] people succeed at first try.

As for doing yoga, it [ ] a very positive influence both on body and mind. It helps to calm down and reduce the level of stress, and also to become stronger and more flexible.