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Sedentary lifestyle has emerged as a major public health concern globally, contributing to musculoskeletal dysfunction, decreased flexibility, impaired functional performance, and reduced quality of life (QOL). Non-pharmacological interventions such as yoga and conventional exercise have gained increasing attention for improving physical and psychological well-being. The present narrative review aims to evaluate the influence of yoga and exercise on muscle flexibility, QOL, and functional outcomes in sedentary adults. Literature was searched through PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and related databases for studies published between 2010 and 2025. Evidence suggests that both yoga and exercise significantly improve flexibility, muscular function, balance, mobility, and health-related QOL. Yoga demonstrates additional benefits through mindfulness, breathing regulation, stress reduction, and holistic wellness. Conventional exercise is particularly effective in improving strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Recent Scopus-indexed studies indicate that integrated yoga-based interventions may provide superior outcomes in physical and mental health compared to isolated exercise programs. Despite promising evidence, methodological heterogeneity, small sample sizes, and variability in intervention protocols remain major limitations across studies. Future large-scale randomized controlled trials with standardized outcome measures are recommended. Integration of yoga into physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs may offer a comprehensive strategy for improving health outcomes in sedentary Adults.