L.A.-based yoga studio LXR incorporates snakes into a weekly yoga class. One brave writer attended to see what all the hype was about.

Before the session, participants draw a crystal to determine which snake will be their partner ... while improving overall mental well-being. Many yoga poses strengthen muscles and improve balance ...

KTLA's Megan Telles was live at Lxryoga in Costa Mesa, where one of its yoga classes introduces snakes into the practice. Snake Yoga is a 60-minute class featuring relaxation, meditation ...