Yoga has preventative and therapeutic benefits. It has been shown to offer physical and mental benefits to the body and mind. Some of the physical benefits of hatha yoga are: improvement of flexibility and muscle joint mobility; strengthens, tones and builds muscles; corrects posture; strengthens spine and eases back pain; improves muscular skeletal conditions such as bad knees, tight shoulders and neck, swayback and scoliosis;  creates balance and grace, improves digestion and elimination; increases circulation; improves heart conditions, breathing disorders;  increases stamina; decreases blood sugar and cholesterol levels; encourages weight loss.

Increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns in the body; relaxes the mind and body; centers attention; sharpens concentration and frees the spirit.

Hatha Yoga renews, invigorates and heals the body by stretching and toning the muscles, joints and spine by directing the blood and oxygen to the internal organs. It provides the means for people of any age to develop balance, coordination, and a sense of centeredness. It generates motion without causing strain and imbalances in the body. When practiced correctly, hatha yoga has no such negative effects on either the inner or outer body.