Physicians in the U.S. and abroad are conducting a variety of studies gauging whether yoga offers health benefits beyond general fitness and can relieve symptoms associated with serious medical problems. Early results suggest that a regular yoga regimen -- involving a variety of postures, deep breathing and meditation exercises -- can offer relief for patients suffering from asthma, chronic back pain, arthritis and obsessive compulsive disorder, among other problems.
Yoga therapy hasn't been widely studied in the U.S. Most of the research has taken place in India where yoga originated 5,000 years ago. But today, several reputable American doctors are pursuing randomized yoga studies, and the National Institutes of Health is funding clinical trials of yoga for treating insomnia and multiple sclerosis.
I think yoga is a fun way to exercise and stay in shape. It is a workout that can be tailored to your needs and abilities. More people should get into yoga, the world would be healthier.
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After posting a blog on Yoga too (http://www.progressiveu.org/183522-the-power-of-yoga), I have received some comments that made me see the advantages of yoga. You can have a look, if you want. There are other reasons to practice yoga, besides the ones you found. I think I should start thinking seriously about trying it. ;)
yogo is great. i swear by it
Yoga is alright, it puts me to sleep.
Working out is fun!