Yoga Asana [2020-21].

Yoga means soul's union with God and Asana means sitting in a particular posture, which is comfortable and which could be maintained steadily for long time. Practice of yoga asana is characterized by two components: steadiness (sthira) and ease (sukha).  Concentrating on the sound of your breath.

There is no such thing as a perfect pose, let the poses come like the steps of a dance. Just like in dance, when we focus too much on the mechanics, we let go of the ability to enjoy the music, never forget the final goal. Feel the music of life flow through you as you do each pose and your body will learn the moves naturally. 

There are more than enough postures to keep you busy for the rest of your life, so allow yourself to let go of ambition and enjoy the journey. Incorporating a combination of forward bends, backbends, twists, and inversions in your yoga session is optimal for health. Never work to the point of pain, because that is doing violence to your body.

Remember, too, that asanas help us to prepare the mind and body for Meditation, relieving tension and protecting the body from disturbances by purifying the nervous system.

Asana can be classified into three categories:

(a) Cultural or Corrective asana

(b) Meditative asana

(c) Relaxation asana

Cultural asanas can further be classified into two groups, depending on the effects produced :-

(a) Asana that work through and on the spine and visceral organs.

Some example are:-

(a). Shishuasana(child-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Shishuasana.

(b). Halasana (Plow-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Halasana .

(c). Bhujangasana (Cobra-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Bhujangasana .

(d). Dhanurasana (Bow-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Dhanurasana .

(e). Matsyaasana (Fish-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Matsyaasana .

(f). Setu Bandhasana (bridge-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Setu Bandhasana . etc.

(b) Asanas that work through the skeletal muscles, ligaments and joints.

Some example are:-

(a). Anjaneyasana  (Anjaney-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Anjaneyasana.

(b). Ustrasana (Camel-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Ustrasana .

(c). Vipreet-Naukasana (Reverse-boat-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Vipreet-Naukasana.

(d). Trikonasan (Triangle-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Trikonasan .

(e). Veerbhadraasana (Worrior-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Veerbhadraasana . etc.

Meditative Asanas are those Asanas which are aimed at quiet sitting and are used for higher practices in yoga.

Some example are:-

(a). Padmasana  (Lotus-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Padmasana.

(b). Swastikasana  (Lotus-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Swastikasana.

(c). Vajraasana (Triangle-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Vajraasana .

(d). Sukhaasana:- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Sukhaasana . 

(e). Siddhaasana:- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Siddhaasana. etc.

Relaxation Asanas are those which remove tension and bring about physical as well as mental relaxation.

Some example are:-

(a). Savaasana  (Relax-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Savaasana.

(a). Makarasana(Crocodile-pose):- Click here to know about steps, benefits and precautions of Makarasana.