Abstract

Yoga is an ancient Indian way of life, which includes changes in mental attitude, diet, and the practice of specific techniques such as yoga asanas (postures), breathing practices (pranayamas), and meditation to attain the highest level of consciousness. The relationship between yoga practice and positive changes in health behaviors remains unclear. Only three studies were found examining relationships between yoga practice and aspects of health in individuals who practice yoga. These studies contributed valuable evidence that there may be a favorable relationship between regular yoga practice and BMI, diet, and weight maintenance. However, these studies looked only at yoga practice in general and did not examine the relative contributions of the different aspects of yoga practice. This review adds up additional information about yoga practice and its health benefits in our entire body functions. The practice of yoga enhances all the systems viz., pulmonary, circulatory, excretory, musculoskeletal and immune system