Asana Practices
Asana is a Sanskrit word that translates to “body posture.” Yoga S refers to a yogic posture described in ancient Yoga scripture texts believed to have been written 2000-3000 years ago and adopted and practices ever since.
Asana practices have been dwelt upon in various ancient Yoga texts. Patanjali Yoga Sutra describes Asana as the Third component of Ashtang Yoga (Eight elements). Other Hatha Yoga texts such as Shiv Samhita, Gheranda Samhita, Hatha Ratnavali emphasize Asana Practices. There as many as 84 Asana practices as described in Hatha Yoga Pradipika and 17th century Hatha Ratnavali.
Over the period, many other terminologies are associated with Asana to define a lineage/tradition of various yoga practices. Some of the well-known traditional Schools are Krishnamacharya School, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, Iyengar yoga, and Bihar School of Yoga. We have presented a more familiar and known version of each Asana practice. However, one may refer to respective Yoga schools for a deeper understanding of each Asana and its variation.
Yogah Chitta Vritti Nirodah!
Disclaimer:
The information presented here is not medical advice or a treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This information should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treat any health, medical or physical condition. Please consult and follow your healthcare professional or therapists before beginning an exercise or Yoga regime.
Yujyate.org content is a presentation of theoretical knowledge of the practice methods, effects, contraindications, benefits, etc.
Also, please read all the contraindications carefully. All Yoga practices must be learned and performed under the supervision and the guidance of a qualified yoga teacher, therapist, or school.
Each asana can have its variations practiced by different yoga teachers or schools or traditions, and we do not suggest any variations to be technically correct or wrong.
Any practice must be undertaken based on individual capacity and comfort. Yoga practices are not meant to cause strain on the body comfort to improve with practice over time. We do not recommend any time or cycles to be followed. Stop the practice immediately if it causes discomfort. Yoga practices are not recommended soon before or after a meal.
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