In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.



As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being ____(1)______ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at ____(2)______ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers _____(3)_______ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain ______(4)_________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of ____(5)______core strength.