Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. You'll notice that aches and pains start to disappear.
Strong muscles do more than look good. They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people.
Studies have found that yoga practice lowers the resting heart rate, increases endurance, and can improve your maximum uptake of oxygen during exercise.
Move more, eat less—that's the adage of many a dieter. Yoga can help on both fronts.