The Internet is awash with the myriad of benefits attributed to yoga.

Weight-loss, heart disease protection, freedom from depression, to name a few, but with a lot of focus on the more physical aspects, sometimes the subtle benefits can get lost in the noise.

So, for all you beginners out there thinking about venturing into this amazing pastime, don’t worry.

We’ve got the low down of the real benefits of yoga, that run much deeper than a six pack and butt cheeks of steel!