Possible side effects of yoga and pranayama include:

• Improved physical functioning, including

  • Increased alignment

  • Increased mobility

• Reduction of chronic pain

• Increased compassion for the body

• Mental

• More mental ease

• Development of insight

• Emotional

  • Reduced stress and suffering

  • Increased ability to identify and tolerate emotions

  • Increased awareness of needs

• Greater access to equanimity

• Social

• Improved communication and relationships

• Greater contribution to society