Classifying Asanas, Levels, Methods, Mastering Them – Part IV
Asanas are best classified depending on their application, for example, there are asanas for meditation, for improving one’s health, for relaxing the mind and body, etc. Asanas can be broadly classified as under:
Meditative Asanas For meditating one may assume meditative Asanas, such as, the Padmasana (Lotus position), Siddhasana (Perfect position), Swastikasana ( Auspicious position) Vajrasan (Thunderbolt position), or Samasana (Balance position) etc. The purpose behind these Asanas is to stabilise the body for advance practice of Pranayama and Meditation.
Health Improvement Asanas As everyone knows, Asanas have a beneficial effect on the human body’s various systems, such as, Matsyendrasana (spinal twist) which benefits the digestive system and helping the pancreas to improve its insulin production. Similarly, Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand) produces good results for the endocrine gland system, particularly the thyroid gland. All Asanas that have a complementary effect on various organs of the body are classified under the health improvement category.
Relaxation Asanas Shavasana (Corpse position) and Makarasana (Crocodile position) are a couple of Asanas that help to relax and rest the mind and body.
You can read up more on Yoga and its benefits by browsing online yoga books, including those on spirituality and meditation. If, you are convinced that Yoga can benefit you, why not begin a foray into the world of yoga by equipping yourself with yoga accessories, like a yoga mat, yoga block, yoga strap, etc. Reap the many benefits of practicing this ancient art form, benefits that far exceed those of aerobics and other forms of gym exercises.
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