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| Yoga is a comprehensive system of physical, mental and spiritual development. For physical development the yogic system offers a series of postures known as Asanas. These Asanas are not gymnastics or ordinary exercises. They are composed of smooth, slow motions and held postures. During their practice, the body remains in a state of relaxed efficiency and deep breathing which naturally accompanies them carries more oxygen to the bloodstream. While practicing Asanas, energy is accumulated and the body refreshed.
Yoga postures benefit all of the body's systems. The twisting and bending that we do during the performance of these postures places pressure on the endocrine glands, helping them to function in a more balanced manner. The result is improved functioning of the entire organism. In addition, yoga postures affect the glandular secretions that control our emotions. By balancing these secretions the postures help to bring about mental composure. Yoga postures improve digestion, stimulate circulation, massage the internal organs and they relax and tone up the muscles and nervous system.
| “A’sanas are calm, quiet and easy postures, which are held with proper inhalation and exhalation. They exercise the nerves, tissues, glands and organs of the human body. While practising asanas one enjoys physical comfort and mental composure.”
-- Shrii Shrii Anandamurti |
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