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Like Aditi wrote, the asanas increase flexibility.
Asanas are also mediation postures. Yoga is most of all great for improving posture and strengthening the back which is important for a more comfortable sitting meditation so you're not distracted by the body's pains. Yoga is usually part of a healthy lifestyle that helps meditation too.
The pranayama (breath control) that is part of basic hatha yoga is also important in a well rounded meditation practice. You learn the full belly breathing from any basic yoga class which is an important practice for energizing the body and relaxation too that is important for getting into the meditation at the beginning and also for coming out of meditation at the end (and in the middle too to stay awake and start learning to move energy mentally).
As you become more sensitive to subtle energy you will be able to flow with energy and get into the "zone" which is a physical way to experience meditation. And once you can feel subtle energy your meditations will take you deeper and bring better results (depending on what you're meditation goals are).
Hope this helps Munesh Sanja.
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