The benefits of yoga postures have been proven to help heal some western cultural problems such as arthritis, back and knee injuries, asthma, insomnia, high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes and many other chronic ailments.
Additionally yoga and its benefits help:

• Regulate cholesterol in the blood
• Supply oxygen and nutrients to parts of the body that have been blocked or stagnant
• Eliminate toxins
• Flush the lymphatic system
• Strengthen the immune system
• Balance the endocrine glands
• Improve the spine’s flexibility and health
• Expand lung capacity and strengthen the heart
• Lubricate joints
• Strengthen bones and stretch and tone the muscles
• Increase mental clarity through focus and determination
• Reduce stress through patience and self control