7 ways yoga helps your health

Nearly 11 million of us are practicing one of the many forms of yoga, and getting the health benefits. Here are seven ways yoga can help improve health.

1. It increases flexibility.

2. Yoga helps build strength.

3. It's good for your back.

4. Yoga is good for mental health.

5. Breathing can improve lung function.

6. Yoga is good for heart health.

7. Yoga helps with balance.