The benefits of yoga can be experienced by anyone that practices. You can be a beginner, or have been practicing yoga for years, everyone will experience the positive effects. You also do not need to practice  yoga for long periods of time, even five minutes can produce lasting effects. Studies show that as little as seven minutes of practicing yoga consistently can produce positive emotions, and provoke a deeper enjoyment of life. 

There have also been several studies that show the many effects  that practicing yoga has on people experiencing mental illness such as depression, anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Yoga is a practice that puts the student in the drivers seat and allows people to be their own healers, which produces higher self esteem and self awareness. 

Studies have also shown that practicing yoga can help reduce stress. This can be extremely beneficial to high school and university students, as students typically experience great amounts of stress. Students who practice yoga for as little as seven minutes could greatly reduce their levels of stress, by taking time to do something good for their body, and allow themselves to slow down, and focus only on the practice. The mindfulness practice incorporated into yoga allows those who practice to slow down  their minds, and not allow the swirling thoughts of stress and anxiety provoking topics to clutter their thoughts. All they have to do is stay in the present moment, and focus on their mind, body and the present moment.