Journal-World health reporter Mackenzie Clark recently tried Yamuna body rolling with certified practitioner Becky Bridson, of Lawrence.

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Several of Becky Bridson's Yamuna balls sit on the floor of the Journal-World building. Third from the left is the purple ball, the smallest and most intense of the Yamuna balls. At the far right are the "foot wakers."

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Becky Bridson, certified Yamuna body rolling practitioner

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Becky Bridson, a Lawrence-based Yamuna body rolling practitioner, guides Journal-World health reporter Mackenzie Clark through rolling the right side of her back.

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Journal-World health reporter Mackenzie Clark rolls her neck on a purple Yamuna ball.

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Certified Yamuna body rolling practitioner Becky Bridson uses the face ball on Journal-World health reporter Mackenzie Clark. Practitioners say the face ball can help with issues such as headaches and migraines, teeth grinding and jaw clenching, and even provide a lifting effect similar to Botox.

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Journal-World health reporter Mackenzie Clark, left, and Becky Bridson, a certified Yamuna body rolling practitioner, stand on the "foot wakers," designed to release soft tissue in the feet and improve circulation, among other benefits.

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A closer shot of the Yamuna "foot wakers," designed to release soft tissue in the feet and improve circulation, among other benefits.

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Certified Yamuna body rolling practitioner Becky Bridson demonstrates different techniques for rolling her leg muscles.

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Becky Bridson, certified Yamuna body rolling practitioner, demonstrates rolling her calf muscle while leaning back on the silver ball.