Our posture influences our overall health in numerous ways. Poor posture, particularly forward slumping (a.k.a. hyperkyphosis), doesn't just make you look older. New research indicates that over time, it may create serious health problems. By compressing the rib cage, poor posture affects our breath and heart, reducing well-being and vitality, and possibly even affecting how long we live.

Yoga is particularly useful for improving our posture and the overall health of the back. As posture improves, nerve information flows more freely through the spinal cord, in turn enhancing your overall health and well-being.