Benefits of combining calisthenics with yoga

• You get more of a workout in a shorter space of time, (only one set of 10 -15 reps per exercise) incorporating more of the elements of a fit body and a relaxed mind.
• You benefit from strongly activating the muscles that need to work in each yoga posture once you have exercised them vigorously in the bodyweight exercises - relaxing muscles that are not needed to work as hard in the yoga postures - allowing gravity to do the rest. 
• You are always doing something - resting takes place while doing yoga postures (so no pacing around the gym floor while recovering for your next set of exercises!).
• You receive a cross-training effect, including more strength  and aerobic training than a typical yoga class, as well as all of the many benefits of yoga alone, e.g., strength, flexibility, stamina and improved body composition. 
• Alternating higher intensity with lower intensity exercises gives you the opportunity of achieving personal bests with more rests to recover for your next exercise - the mind and body are more rested following a yoga posture before moving onto the next exercise. 
• These exercises are more versatile, with many different variations, as there are no machines keeping the body restricted to only a set amount of movements. 
• Calisthenics and yoga exercises can be done anywhere, at any time, with no cost involved once you have learned the proper form.
• Calisthenics and yoga exercises improve functional, balanced strength, as all exercises are initiated from core strength. 
• Each constitutional type benefits from this type of approach; the ectomorph (Vata type) benefits from higher intensity training with lots of rest in between exercises, dispelling nervousness without over-training; the mesomorph (Pitta type) benefits from the intensity of the class but this is balanced with the much needed flexibility - they get some of what they want, but more of what they need; the endomorph (Kapha type) benefits from a higher intensity training  than a typical yoga class - floor exercises, with the inclusion of variations in movement, brings them more balance in an enjoyable, encouraging environment.
• Weight-lifters can use these exercises to cycle heavy lifting days with light days to increase slow twitch muscle fibers and rest joints, tendons and ligaments while burning more calories. 
• Yoga students can use these exercise to increase strength and cardiovascular conditioning, as well as a further improvement in flexibility.
• A relaxed focus is easier to maintain in a one-hour class because of the variety of resistance, velocities and exercises available.
• The mind-body is balanced which aids in meditation;  a key focus throughout the class, particularly during the last 10 minutes  which is allotted for meditation - an invaluable addition to any exercise routine. 
• These exercises and meditations balance spiritual growth with physical well-being.