Historically, Indian women were confined to the "Grihasti" (household). Today, India has the highest number of female STEM graduates in the world, and women are leading giants like the State Bank of India and Biocon.
While yoga is marketed as a workout in the West, for Indian women, it is a heritage. Pranayama (breath control) is used to manage anxiety, especially given the social pressure to "keep the family happy." Historically, Indian women were confined to the "Grihasti"