Yoga has moved across borders and religions. It is closely identified with Hinduism, but it has been adapted by Sufi Islam, Jainism and Buddhism. The exhibit’s most ancient sculpture — about 1,900 years old — is Buddhist. The first illustrated treatise of yoga postures dates to 1600-04, commissioned by a Muslim Indian emperor. Titled “Ocean of Life” and published in Persian, its pages stretch across a wall at the museum. In one image, a yogi performs a rock-solid headstand. In another, a yogi sits in lotus position. He is long-haired and bearded, and he looks something like Jesus — probably not a coincidence, as the emperor’s liberal court welcomed Jesuit missionaries.

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Stories of the Season: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 23. McConaghy House, 18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Explore this Victorian-era home where each room’s decorations are inspired by a different Christmas story. Don’t miss a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol, staged inside the 1886 house where audiences follow actors throughout the rooms to watch Dickens’ tale unfold. Performances: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22. Reservations required. $25. 510-581-9223, www.haywardareahistory.org.

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U.S. Air Force Band to play El Campanil. ANTIOCH — The Concert Band of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform at 3 p.m. June 26 at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St. The Concert Band is comprised of nearly 50 musicians and is the largest performing ensemble within the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West. It has performed for thousands of listeners in live concert appearances and for millions worldwide via numerous recordings and television and radio broadcasts. Throughout its history, the Concert Band has collaborated rated with some of America’s leading band conductors, receiving enthusiastic critical acclaim as one of the premier musical organizations of its kind.