Staying fit is not the only benefit of the yoga. It has many. That's why it has become popular in the western countries too.

The main reason for Yoga's popularity is it is sans side effects. It is non - invasive. It doesn't harm any of your body organs.

It is good for health and makes body fit moreover it makes us mentally fit.

Allopathic medical system also cures the diseases and take care of our health. But they are not only expensive , but also have side effects. This is where Yoga differs from the conventional therapeutic methods. Yoga is inexpensive and doesn't have side effects. This is why Yoga has become popular all over the world now.

Yoga is suitable for people of all ages. If we strictly follow definite rules and practice daily, we can keep doctor away. Our persistence is the only cost involved. 

RAMAKRISHNAN. A wrote:

Yoga is suitable for people of all ages. If we strictly follow definite rules and practice daily, we can keep doctor away. Our persistence is the only cost involved. 

 

Well said. I agree with you that our persistence is the only cost involved. If done with persistence Yoga offers incredible results which contributes a lot to our mental and physical health.

In west for quite a few times, people are afraid of connection of Yoga with Hindu religion, slowly these decapitated and it becomes popular, and now with PM also supporting the cause of spreading importance of Yoga all over the places where he visits gains prominence to the presence of Yoga all over the world.

Now it is no more the situation like this. People are realizing the worth of Yoga.

Indeed Yoga is an activity which activates the inner self and activates the body and mind. It is preferrable to do in the early morning or in the evening. In some parks elderly people are teaching yoga freely as part of social service and awareness and to encourage youth into it's spirit. Yoga is eternal and is better than gym which focuses only on body.

EXACTLY. yoga works on both physical and mental levels. And it is inexpensive. That is why it is gaining ground now all over the world.