Physical Ailments: The regular practice of yogic asanas can prevent many diseases like constipation, cold, cough, insommia, asthma,arthritis,
diarrhoea, acidity, etc.
Postural Deformities: Many asanas can prevent and cure postural deformities. The deformation of spine leads to many postural diseases which can
be prevented through regular practice of Asanas.
Hygienic value: Many kriyas like Dhoti, Neti, Nauli, etc., clean various internal organs of the body. Dhoti kriya is helpful in cleansing digestive tract.
The regular practice of neti prevents colds.
Mental Relaxation: Mental fatigue is relieved to a great extent through regular practice of yoga. A person remains free from anger, anxiety and
emotional disturbances. It is well explained in Bhagwad Gita that when the mind and body are working together harmoniously
due to yogic discipline, we can find calm and peace of mind at every moment.
Will-power and Confidence: Through meditation, mind can be trained to concentrate in one direction. All the distractions are eliminated and person
gets mental power which is essential requisite of will power and confidence.
Yoga ofter prolongs life because all the systems of body become efficient. Nowadays, even western people hava started
practicing yoga. The yoga is preventive and curative for many diseases.