what can yoga do for you? a friend bought a yoga video and wants me to try it ..so im just curious.

I've done yoga for a while now....

I think it can sometimes be really relaxing for your body. Relieves stress in your muscles etc. I don't really know about the mind aspect.... if I go in there stressed out I still come out stressed and don't really enjoy the session.
I think the balance positions can help focus in some people.... its just for me I find it difficult to get in the mood.

physically (from regular practice): increase strength, build muscles, enhance muscle tone; burns calories and helps lose weight; raises metabolism so it can help weight management; correct joint alignments -especially the spine- when done correctly; increase flexibility; clear up and enhance one's skintone; aide digestion; increase diaphram strength and improve gas exchange levels in the lungs; and more...

mentally (immediate effects & with regular practice): elevates mood and aides with anxiety, stress, anger, etc; helps sleep; teaches one to focus better; and more...

that's the stuff just off the top of my head. done well and regularly, it's hugely beneficial.

thank you

I'm only 23 pages so far into this book and can readily recommend it.

Happy Yoga