New Delhi: A healthy metabolism keeps the body and mind in perfect balance.

The malfunctioning of the endocrine glands that regulate your metabolism could lead to stress, premature aging and other diseases.

However, Yoga has a set of asanas that everyone can practice for staying healthy, calm and disease free.

The ancient yogic philosophy states that there are physical, mental and spiritual sheaths of existence.

The body tends to develop certain illnesses and disorders due to the imbalance in these sheaths.

The twisting and compressing of the yoga postures massage the endocrine and abdominal organs, regulating their function, improving local circulation and cleansing them of old stagnant toxins.

Standing poses increase metabolism and also strengthen and tone the muscles, build endurance, and warm the body.

“The exercises not only boost the body's metabolism but also normalise the hormonal imbalances in the body to ensure good health and a glowing skin,” artistic yoga instructor, says Zorana Spasojevic.