Yoga is the philosophy of physical and mental schooling which aims to achieve harmony by controlling the body through the mind. By applying thought to bodily postures practitioners are able to attain different levels of perfection. It is therefore a philosophy that manifests itself in action.

The practice can have various beneficial effects. Mentally it can lead to equanimity and calmness. The time spent in meditation will have a marked effect on the personality. On a more practical level it can have health benefits. In this article some of the ways in which Yoga can benefit people who suffer from diabetes will be discussed.

There is a pandemic of diabetes throughout the world. The pancreas is affected and the endocrine gland malfunctions. The disease may be linked to obesity and lack of exercise but stress can also play a large part in type two late onset diabetes.