Background: Yoga, with its origins in ancient Indian philosophy, has evolved into a global health practice valued for its physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Growing evidence supports yoga as a therapeutic and preventive health strategy, yet there remains a need to consolidate findings across different domains of well-being to highlight its overall impact on global health.

Objectives: The objectives of the study are to synthesize findings from diverse research studies to assess the effects of yoga on physical health, mental health, and quality of life, providing a comprehensive overview of yoga’s role in promoting global well-being.

Method: A systematic review of peer-reviewed studies from electronic databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and Semantic Scholar was conducted, focusing on studies published within the last 20 years. The review examines yoga’s impact on physical health outcomes (muscle strength, cardiovascular health, respiratory health, bone density), mental health outcomes (stress reduction, anxiety, emotional regulation, mood disorders), and overall quality of life.

Results: The review found consistent evidence supporting yoga’s positive effects on physical and mental health, improving muscle strength, cardiovascular function, flexibility, respiratory health, stress reduction, anxiety, and quality of life.

Conclusion: Yoga serves as a versatile, non-invasive therapeutic and preventive health strategy with significant potential for enhancing global well-being across populations.