Define Asana and its classification.

The term asana means sitting in a particular posture, which is comfortable and which could be maintained steadily for a long time. Asana gives stability and comfort, both at physical and mental level.

There may be variations in the techniques of some of the asanas depending upon the following yoga institutions.

Asana may broadly be classified into three categories:
(a) Cultural or Corrective asana
(b) Meditative asana
(c) Relaxative asana

Cultural asanas can further be classified into two groups, depending on the effects produced:
(i) asana that works through and on the spine and visceral organs.
(ii) asanas that work through the skeletal muscles, ligaments and joints.

Meditative asanas are those asanas which are aimed at quiet sitting and are used for higher practices in yoga. padmasana, swastikasana, sukhasana and siddhasana can be put in this category.

Relaxative asanas are those which remove tension and bring about physical as well as mental relaxation. The important asanas in this category are shavasana and makarasana.

Tadasan & bhujangasan.

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Bhujangasana:

Pre Stage: Lie down on your stomach.

Method:

1. Joint the legs and stretch as much as possible.
2. Place the palm near the chest facing the ground.
3. Take a deep breath and lift your upper body upwards. Elbow should be straight.
4. Move your head and neck backwards as much as possible.
5. Exhale and slowly bring the body in stating position.

Paschimottanasana:

Pre Stage: Sit down with your legs stretching straight in front of you.

Method:

1. Keep your head, neck and spine erect and stretch hands upwards with a deep breath.
2. Now, exhale and bend your head and trunk slowly forward to catch the toes with the thumb. Try to touch head, chest and stomach to the legs and elbows to the floor.

Pawanmuktasana:

Pre Stage: Lie flat on your back and keep the legs straight.

Method:

1. Inhale slowly and lift the legs and bend the knees.
2. Bring upwards to the chest till your thigh touches the stomach.
3. Hug your knees and lock your fingers.
4. Keep back, neck and head straight.

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