Sri M said....

A clear understanding of anatomy and physiology is an important aspect of yoga. That is the first understanding of yourself. I am not saying you should all study medicine; you need not go into detail, just a general understanding of biology is all. If your consciousness were not linked to the physical organism, what is the use of all this? Through this, you will understand why yoga prescribes certain respiratory techniques, certain levels of breathing, certain rhythms and postures.