Gruninger: The Difference Between A Yoga Therapy Session And A Yoga Class MS, CIAYT, ERYT500 Yoga Practice on its own can help with a myriad of physical, mental and emotional issues. If your practice includes movement or use of asanas (postures) you will receive the benefits of moving interstitial and synovial fluid through the muscles and joints; lengthening and strengthening muscles and raising and lowering your heart rate. I f your practice includes pranayama or breath work, you’ll receive the benefits of toning your abdominal wall, creating greater motility in your abdominal organs, slowing your breath down and finding greater depth of breath.