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If you have lower back pain, yoga may be able to help you manage it. Studies have shown that practising yoga reduces chronic lower back pain more effectively than many other exercises or strength training. Yoga poses — or asanas — help to strengthen your muscles, particularly core muscles. Increased core strength will help you to improve your posture by strengthening the muscles that support your spine. Additionally, strong muscles contribute to joint health and stability, which can lessen arthritis pain.

Stress can wreak havoc on the body. One of the many negative effects of stress is slow and shallow breathing, which means an inadequate supply of oxygen throughout the body. This can lead to a drop in energy levels and even make it difficult or impossible to sleep at night. Yoga breathing techniques help you relax so that each breath is deeper than before and brings more oxygen into your bloodstream. With regular practice, you’ll find it easier to breathe deeply even when you’re not actively in a yoga class, which leads directly to more energy and vitality throughout your day.

Slow-paced breathing builds awareness of your body and how it moves. Taking slow breaths while practising yoga keeps you focused on what you're doing and how you feel while doing it. This makes it easier to notice if something feels off or painful during a pose. That awareness gives you the opportunity to make adjustments that will protect your body from harm before injury occurs.

Yoga's focus on functional movement makes it an excellent method for keeping your body in shape and ready to take on the day, whether you're running errands or doing a tough workout.

Functional movement builds strength and balance. Practising yoga regularly strengthens your core and other muscles that may not get a lot of attention in many forms of exercise.

Stronger hips also means fewer injuries. In addition to making certain movements possible (like walking, running and lifting), strong hips improve balance and posture, both of which lead to fewer aches, pains and injuries overall.