People get pretty excited about yoga and there are grounds for that excitement! People fall in love with yoga for lots of reasons but basically it makes you feel great- mentally, physically and emotionally. Yoga speaks to the individual on a holistic level through the union of mind, body and breath. Here are some of the reasons people keep coming back to their mats. Yoga: reduces anxiety and stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system lowers cortisol levels improves flexibility and strength develops core strength improves lower back health improves discipline builds confidence through achievement increases concentration through focus encourages sound sleep increases fitness levels increases immunity decreases blood pressure improves mood and concentration stabilizes the autonomic nervous system improves posture endocrine function normalizes respiratory rate decreases promotes joint & connective tissue health improves respiratory and cardiac function