I am training to be a yoga instructor.  I love it.  Do you do it yourself?
I have actually never tried it, but I know it is more than just physical exercise. What are its benefits?
There are so many! Increased flexibility, muscle strength and tone, Improved respiration, energy and vitality, weight reduction, cardio health,  the list just goes on...
Exercise
Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, to aid growth and improve strength, preventing aging, developing muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, improving health and also for enjoyment. Many individuals choose to exercise outdoors where they can congregate in groups, socialize, and enhance well-being.
Classification.
Physical exercises are generally grouped into three types, depending on the overall effect they have
fitness, increased aerobic fitness, improved muscle tone and strength, weight management, stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis, better coordination, agility and flexibility, improved balance and spatial awareness, increased physical confidence, improved mental functioning, improved general and psychological well being, greater self-confidence and self-esteem, and better social skills.
Most forms of dance may be considered an aerobic exercise and as such reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, help weight control, stress reduction, and bring about other benefits commonly associated