Yoga is ultra fashionable among models at the moment, and with its wealth of associated benefits, it’s easy to see why.

But is it for you?

Well, if the fact that top models Jessica Pérez and Angela Martini exercise this ancient practice isn’t enough to convince you, then maybe our top ten reasons to give it a try will…

1. Mind and body: The breathing and meditation exercises taught in yoga act as natural tranquillisers, lowering blood pressure, heart rate and levels of cortisol (a ‘stress hormone’). It’s a natural way to improve many stress-related conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, depression and even medical conditions such as migraine or asthma.

2. Lung function: It encourages deeper, slower breathing – strengthening the lungs by putting good habits in place for those who practice it.

3. Focus: By helping the process of disciplining the mind, yoga increases concentration, memory and focus.

4. Pain relief: Some have reported reduced pain associated with PMS, neck and back problems, auto-immune diseases and many other conditions.

5. Circulation: Various yoga poses are said to aid circulation and oxygenation of cells.

6. Stamina: Yoga movements and poses improve strength. They are designed to impact on every muscle in the body and are also said to massage internal organs.

7. Flexibility: Those who regularly practice yoga will notice their range of movement increasing, benefiting mobility and flexibility.

8. Posture: By increasing self-awareness, core strength and good postural habits, yoga will help those who practise it regularly to hold themselves better and move with more grace and agility – perfect for models.

9. Anger management: By teaching those who suffer from anger-related issues more patience and tools to enhance calm, yoga can be beneficial as part of an anger management programme.

10. Confidence: All of the ways that yoga improves someone’s life encourage self-confidence, self-belief and a more positive outlook.