He showed that cardio-vascular disease can be reversed. Yoga postures and stretches have a direct effect on the health of internal organs. Increased circulation brings oxygen and nutrients through the blood and removes toxins and impurities. Many of these exercises have been incorporated into fitness programs and dance training. You may not realize that they were originally part of yoga practice.
Yoga is an excellent way to relieve stress.
Try the following exercises during the course of your day. You may be surprised at how it helps to quiet the mind and bring peace. Lower yourself sitting up straight. Do it again when you finish the phone call. This will bring awareness to how we tend to slump into our chairs.