Yoga Poses (Asana)
Yoga Poses are also known as Asanas (sanskrit) or Yoga Postures. When practiced correctly, these Poses promote health to all the systems of the body. They tone muscles, make the spine and joints limber and cleans glands and internal organs. On the outside, Yoga Poses may just seem to be physical exercises, they are truley more than exercise to the body. As one progresses through yoga practice, they become more aware of the flow of vital energy (or prana) energy through the body, as well as the importance of correct breathing, creating a union between breath and movement.
The practice of Yoga Asana means exercising both the body and the mind. It takes determination and will-power and to accomplish each Yoga Pose and to practice it daily. But the reward for your dedication is truley worth the hard work - it will improve your health, increase your resistance, and develop your mental awareness. Practicing Yoga Asanas requires you to study each pose and execute them slowly as you control your body and your mind.
With this in mind, our own Sun and Moon teachers have written a series of articles to help you with your practice of yoga asana. A menu of these articles appears to the left. Check this space ofter as we are continually adding new poses.