The Mind is not You; it is separate from yourself.
On the emotional and mental level, it reduces anxiety, worry and anger, and brings peace of mind, tolerance, patience, and good will toward the surrounding world.
It helps relieve lower back pain, stress, and sluggish digestion. This pose strengthens the muscles in the thighs, hips, and back, while toning the knees and ankles.
Not only does it improve fitness, ease tense muscles, improve flexibility and physical structural alignment it can have a profound effect on stress, anxiety and depression reduction and more importantly helps to calm and quiet the mind.