Yoga is a practice that has been around for 5,000 years. Although many regard yoga as just another form of exercise, it’s really a much more comprehensive practice that integrates mental, physical and spiritual elements. The health benefits of yoga are manifold. It strengthens and tones your body, increases circulation and oxygenation, energizes you in the morning and helps you unwind in the evening. People also frequently report the disappearance of aches and pains, better immunity, improved sleep, lowered blood pressure, improved digestion, and faster healing when they do yoga.