(1 of 9) Benefits of YogaThe practice of yoga is a healthy habit that promotes greater awareness, flexibility, discipline, and ease of movement. Whether done to improve your posture or prevent physical ailments, these poses, or asanas, are a great way to align body, mind, and spirit. Crossed Legged Pose, Siddhasana This seated posture strengthens the psoas muscle, the spine, and muscles of the back. It improves range of movement of the knees and hips. Cross-legged pose is a good precursor to more advanced half and full lotus positions.
