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The Benefits of Yoga BKS Iyengar Yoga Centers of San Diego The benefits of Yoga: General: Practice of yoga bestows upon the Practitioner: a firm body, steady mind, and a benevolent spirit. Physical: Strength - yoga postures (asanas) tone every part of the body. Endurance - regular dedicated practice increases the capacity to do work. Flexibility - a youthful ease is maintained or reestablished through correct stretching Posture - as tone and flexibility are balanced, an erect and effortless posture is achieved . Tremendous energy - improved glandular functioning and deep relaxation leaves one refreshed. Health - a consistent and positive state of well being is experienced when the body and mind are balanced. Mental: Concentration - penetration of the yoga postures (asanas) deepens and extends concentration. Emotional stability - contact with the one's Self give perspective to life and insulates the mind from disturbances. Peace - stillness in the body, tolerance in the mind and absorption in the Self generates an abiding state of peace and tranquility. Spiritual: Wisdom - persistent alert practice develops knowledge that flowers as wisdom. Freedom - physical health, mental equanimity and wisdom lead to the experience of freedom in daily life. Integration - regular exploration and connecting of our physical, mental and intellectual layers leads to a state of integrated harmony.