A traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Today, there are millions of yoga practisioners worldwide. As the benefits of yoga become more and more well known it’s popularity and follower is increasing.

Improves Flexibility.
Poses in yoga releases the lactic acid that builds in the muscle that causes stiffness, tension, pain, and fatigue. It also increases joint flexibility and lubrication.

Increase Strength.
Some styles of yoga are more vigorous than others. These styles will help you improve muscle tone, strength and endurance.

Better Posture.
Increasing your flexibility and strength results in better posture.

Better Breathing.
Some yoga exercises involves deep and long breathing that imporves lung capacity.

Prevents Stress.
Some yoga styles use meditation and breathing techniques to release stress and calm the body.

Improves Mood and Concentration.
Yoga practitioners also reports improved mood and concentration through yoga.

Stronger Heart.
Some study shows that yoga lowers the blood pressure and slow the heart rate. It has also been associated with decreased cholesterol and triglyceride levels and boost in immune system function.

Positive Effects on Some Medical Conditions.
Yoga has a positive effects on some medical condition such as depression, heart disease, asthma, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, back pain, and arthritis.