Asana is a Body posture,
it is a Sanskrit word used to describe a position of the body.
Patanjali, the founder of Ashtanga Yoga defines asana as "Steady
and comfortable posture". Traditionally many asanas are
practiced in Hatha Yoga tradition, primirarily to achieve better
physical and mental health. Asanas have deep impact on the entire
body and mind complex, it affects different systems in the body
like muscular, respiratory, circulation, digestive, excretory,
reproductive, endocrine, nervous system.
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Standing
Position - Yoga Postures or Asana in standing position
Stand erect with the feet quite close together, heels and
the big toes touching each other. Hands touching thighs, this
position helps achieve stability of pulse.
List
of Postures or Asana In Standing Position
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Sitting
Position - Yoga Postures or Asana in Sitting position
This
is the sitting position with both legs together and stretched,
toes erect, spine erect and both hands straight and palms resting
on the floor. |
List
Of Postures or Asana In Sitting Position |
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Supine
Position (Yoga Postures in Supine position)
Lie
down on the back with legs together, straight extended, the toes
erect and hands straight and palms resting on the floor. |
List
Of Postures or Asana In Supine Position |
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Prone
Position (Yoga Postures in Prone position)
In
this position you lie down in prone on front side of the chest
and abdomen with the chin on the floor. Both hands lying besides
the thighs, and palms resting on the floor. |
List
Of Postures or Asana In Prone Position |
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Related Books and CD's |
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Name |
Author |
Subject |
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in $ (USD) |
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in INR (Rupees) |
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Swami
Satyananda Saraswati |
reference
of Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandhas |
$
7 |
Rs
280 /-
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Yoga
Trainer Stress Management |
Vishwamitra
Systems |
Computer
Software CD (Audio/ video of asanas, pranayama, yoga
nidra, meditation, omkar chanting, Asana and many more..) |
$
12 |
Rs
500/- |
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to cart |
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Yoga
Sopan |
Yogacharya
Vishwas Mandlik |
Reference
of Asanas (Asanas for Backache) |
$
3 |
Rs.
180/- |
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to Cart |
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Yoga
Pravesh |
Yogacharya
Vishwas Mandlik |
Reference
of Asanas |
$
3 |
Rs.
180/- |
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to Cart |
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