The physical benefits of yoga far outweigh the consequences of any types of exercises or workouts. Yoga is helpful in getting rid of the stiffness on the body by improving flexibility through the movements of the various asanas specific to muscles and joints. Due to daily practice and performance, an individual will be able to gain flexibility in every part of the body and renewed vigor. Some yogasanas require the body to make slow movements through poses which helps to increase endurance and strength of the individual. In addition to strength and flexibility, the muscles are further toned and results are evident in long lean and shapely muscles. Most importantly, yoga is extremely useful and instrumental in warding off various kinds of disorders at a number of aches and pains. Most people who suffer from back pain, pain in the shoulders, crick in the neck, headaches and overall body pain find much relief in the various movements of yoga. Another vital constituent in the practice of yoga is the emphasis of breathing aka Pranayama. Most people have shallow breath patterns, which are the primary cause of most disorders. Pranayama aims to correct, modulate and heighten the practice of breathing in order to achieve maximum results. Through the practice of Pranayama one learns to focus the attention on the breathing pattern and to use the lungs in a more beneficial manner that will prove advantageous for the entire body. Certain types of breathing techniques and Pranayama helps to clear the nostrils and the nasal passages, and even go so far in soothing the central nervous system in order to benefit the body and mind. A daily practice of yoga also helps in bringing about an increased awareness of one's own body. By being aware of the breathing pattern and particular movements involved in yoga, the posture can be improved and confidence can be boosted in the individual. The most useful benefit of yoga is the treatment of the mind and body and bringing together in perfect harmony through the alignment of asanas and correction of breathing patterns.
Regular performance of yogasanas, in combination with Pranayama and meditation can help to control and feet various ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and disorders related to the digestive system, constant fatigue, respiratory disorders and breathing troubles, varicose veins and heart issues. According to recent studies done on the effects of yoga, results have shown that those who indulge in attaining practice of yogasanas and Pranayama are able to consciously control their autonomic or in voluntary functionalities such as heartbeat and blood pressure.