The Benefits of Yoga

Yoga has been used throughout the ages to calm the mind and bring it back into harmony with the body. In recent years, more and more westerners have begun to discover the many benefits of yoga. Athletes use yoga to increase balance and flexibility and to prevent sports injuries. Others perform yoga to reduce stress. And, of course, plenty of people view yoga in its traditional state as a spiritual discipline.

If you're interested in learning more about the physical benefits that yoga provides, check out this brief overview here. But that's not all. Meditation itself provides a number of benefits, both mental and physical. Here's an overview on the benefits of meditation.