The benefits of SwaSthya

The benefits of SwáSthya Yôga are numerous. Among these benefits are amazing flexibility and excellent muscle strengthening. The biological exercises benefit the spinal column, and nervous, endocrine, respiratory as well as circulatory systems. Beginning with the first anga and working to the last, below you will find a more detailed explanation of these benefits.
Ásanas (corporal techniques) promote the regulation of weight by stimulating the thyroid. They also improve cerebral irrigation through the inverted positions; consciousness of one’s body; motor coordination; and elasticity of the tissues.

Kriyás (activity of purification of the mucous membranes) promote internal hygiene of the stomach, intestines, maxillary cavity, bronchi, conjunctiva and so forth.
Bandhas (contraction or compression of the plexi and glands) provide massaging to the nerve plexi, endocrine glands and internal organs.

Pránáyámas (respiratory exercises) produce an extra quota of vital energy, raise lung capacity, aid in the control of emotions, permit contact between the conscious and unconscious and help attain domination over the plain musculature.
Mantras (the vocalization of sounds and ultra-sounds) do three things. First, they apply vocal vibration to unbind energetic meridians that have become obstructed. Second, they permit a balance in the introversion/extroversion impulses and dynamize the chakras. Third, they help quiet mental activity so as one may attain good concentration and meditation.

Yôganidrá (relaxation exercise) is the relaxation anga, which aids all of the previous ones and, together with the rest of the angas of the practice, implodes stress.

Samyama (concentration, meditation and other deeper states) brings mega-lucidness and self-knowledge.
These effects, and many others, are simple consequences of the exercises. They occur as a natural result of exercising a philosophy of life that is healthy. If we learn to breathe better, relax better, sleep better, eat better, excrete better, do moderate exercise, work the spine better and manifest a better sexuality, the fruits can only incrementally contribute to our health and the reduction of states of illness.