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According to the World Health Organization one in four people around the world will suffer from mental disorders at some point in their lives. Stressful life situations, experiencing traumatic events and the use of illegal drugs are regarded as important risk factors for mental illness. In the last few decades, increasing scientific evidence indicates that yoga can be useful in managing mental health disorders. Yoga has been shown to be beneficial in managing stress, depression, anxiety and reducing symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The benefits of yoga provide both instant gratification and lasting transformation.