The yoga postures and other physical practices known as asanas, by their very nature, are not easy, but over time, with regular practice, and under the guidance of an instructor, they can give you benefits.
Asanas stretch and strengthen the musculoskeletal system, and they improve posture by correcting alignment. They purify the body, mind, and emotions, and they cultivate concentration and focus. They also develop poise, flexibility, and strength.
Asanas improve your circulation, flexibility, and balance, and they help relieve stress and tension, and ease back and joint pain. They calm the mind, and they become an efficient means for reducing anxiety and depression.
Asanas can also help you recover from injuries. They strengthen your core, and they encourage self-awareness, so when you practice them mindfully, with concentration and awareness, they purify, strengthen, and transform the body and mind.
Asanas stretch and strengthen your muscles, and as you practice them regularly, your joints become stronger. This can lead to improved posture and greater flexibility.
Asanas also benefit your circulation. By stretching your muscles and ligaments, they increase the blood flow to the tissues and organs, helping your body to detoxify more efficiently and bringing more oxygen to your organs and tissues.
Asanas also help improve your digestion. By increasing circulation, asanas help your stomach digest food more efficiently.
Asanas increase your heart rate, which strengthens your heart and lungs, and over time, regular practice can strengthen your cardiovascular system and help you resist illness and disease.