benefits of yoga

Physiological benefits of yoga
Sleep improves
Immunity increases
Pain decreases
Posture improves
Weight normalizes
Muscular flexibility increase
Energy level increases
Muscular strength increase
Endurance increases
Excretory functions improve
Pulse rate decreases
Endocrine function normalizes
Respiratory rate decreases
Gastrointestinal function normalizes
Blood pressure decreases
Stable autonomic nervous system
Cardiovascular efficiency increases
Galvanic Skin Response increases
Respiratory efficiency increases
EEG - alpha waves increase
Respiratory amplitude and smoothness increase
EMG activity decreases
Breath-holding time increases
Joint range of motion increase
Grip strength increases
Eye-hand coordination improves
Dexterity skills improve
Reaction time improves

Psychological Benefits
Concentration improves
Memory improves
Attention improves
Learning efficiency improves
Mood improves
Well-being increases
Somatic and kinesthetic awareness increase
Self-acceptance increase
Self-actualization increase
Social skills increases
Depression decrease/elimination
Anxiety decrease/elimination
Hostility decrease/elimination
Balance improves
Depth perception improves
Steadiness improves
Mind/Body neuro connection improves
Cognitive function improves

source:http://yoga.org.nz/benefits/benefits_personal.htm

convinced to try yoga yet?
well, personally, I've only been attending about ten one hour lesson up till now, so i can't really say, i feel all the benefits. but i really enjoy and look forward to my yoga classes. its a great work out and you'll be surprised that yoga might seem passive but i sweat alot and i feel great (although tired) after classes.