Yoga is very effective as it works the whole body. In sports like football, tennis or hockey, you usually use only 15% of the whole body. However, yoga offers an effective exercise that covers almost all organs, muscles and joints. Yoga also oxygenates your blood and this creates more energy even after you complete the exercise rather than depleting the resources of the body.

Yoga can benefit men in reducing stiffness gotten from taking part in other sports or workouts. It helps in flushing away the lactic acid that usually builds up in fatigued muscles through stretching and releasing tension.

Practicing yoga does not use up all your energy in contrast with other workouts such as strength training where you feel completely fatigued after completing a session. Doing yoga actually boosts your energy levels and this makes you feel revitalized and more aware. Furthermore, it also increases concentration and memory capacity.

Many men concentrate solely on their physical being and ignore the mental. However, the mind and body work together and yoga will help tap into that awareness. Some of the mental benefits may include:

• Alertness – Yoga increases the body’s awareness. If we are intoned with our body then we will be able to tell if something is not right.

• Relief – This practice helps release stress patterns and muscle strain, which will help refresh the body.

• Relaxation – Yoga helps relax the mind and body which will, in turn, sharpen concentration.