This multi-centered randomized control trial aims to evaluate how lifestyle modification through yoga can influence Type 2 Diabetes

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Yoga Based Lifestyle Program: 1 hour daily for 5 days a week for 3 months followed by daily one hour of home practice, followed by supervised teaching for 2 hours weekly for 9 months. Control Intervention1: Exercise Based Lifestyle Program: 1 hour daily for 5 days a week for 3 months. After 3 months, daily 1 hour of home practice, followed by supervised teaching for 2 hours in a week for 9 months. CONDITION: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus PRIMARY OUTCOME: Serum FBS, Serum PPBS, Serum lipid profile, HBAlc‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: 0 and 12 months SECONDARY OUTCOME: Medication Scores‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: 0 and 12 months INCLUSION CRITERIA: Established type II diabetes on oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin willing to participate in the year long study