There's no doubt that yoga has grown in popularity in recent years—and it's no surprise. In the current situation around the world, when everything is tense, the reason is that the effects of yoga on the mind and body are some of the many reasons why people take up regular yoga in the first place. Almost as soon as you start practicing yoga, you are overcome with a feeling of calmness and relaxation. If you are one of those who have not tried yoga yet, now is the right time to do so.