Here is a pretty good article about yoga's benefits - and they are abundant. Below are the first two paragraphs from the article and then it goes into different benefits. Anyhoo, check it out if you feel like learning something.
"If you're a passionate yoga practitioner, you've probably noticed the ways yoga works—maybe you're sleeping better or getting fewer colds or just feeling more relaxed and at ease. But if you've ever tried telling a newbie how it works, you might find that explanations like "It increases the flow of prana" or "It brings energy up your spine" fall on deaf or skeptical ears." -I don't think anyone explains it to non yogis this way, but sure, that would fall deaf on skeptical ears.
"As it happens, Western science is starting to provide some concrete clues as to how yoga works to improve health, heal aches and pains, and keep sickness at bay. Once you understand them, you'll have even more motivation to step onto your mat, and you probably won't feel so tongue-tied the next time someone wants Western proof."
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