Yogasana:
Yogasana and Meditation By practicing yogasana it is convenient to sit in meditative
posture. Excessive meditation makes the digestive system weak. Asana along with
meditation removes sluggishness of the digestive system. Purpose:
Asana is not only a physical exercise. It is the first door for entering the spiritual
world. The word asana is used in many senses.
In Sanskrit, the root 'aas' is used
for sitting. Patanjali defines "sthira sukham asanam".
It means through which in stable and comfortable position should be seated is
known asana. Asana can be performed in three ways, lying down, sitting
and standing postures. Asana does not only manage activities of the body-system
in the right way, but also provides stability of mind and speech. Preksha
meditation is the technique of self-realization. Through the practice man goes
deeper and deeper in the subtle world. Those men who want to take high spiritual
flight in self -realization must purify body, breath and prana, and should learn
asana and pranayama very well.
To get fit and to stay fit is the goal of
each and everyone. Yogasana is the optimum system for having fitness. It is not
only limited to the physical body. Asana is
a science, which deals with the development of human personality, which
leads a man to harmony, peace, concentration, and balance, which is conducive
to the awakening of inner energy. Benefits:
Yogasana is a unique science of yogis, rishis, saints
and seers. By regular practice of a few asanas,
the three most important organs, heart, lungs and brain, including the brain's
cerebro-spinal system are kept in a healthy condition. In particular,
the muscles and nerves are given proper exercise, which avoids stiffness and heaviness
in the body. Yoga mainly works on the endocrine
and the nervous system which are inter-related with other systems of
the body. So, their effects are also reflected on other systems. By
regular practice of yogasana, one can develop lightness, steadiness of mind and
maintains physical, mental and emotional health. For rectification of imbalance
of the physiological system, yogasana should be performed slowly and steadily
increasing the time of retaining posture. Yogasanas
are both preventive and curative in their nature. They prevent ailments
from attacking the body, by maintaining health. Yoga also cures diseases such
as constipation,
gastric problems, and improves health by regulating the functioning
of all of the body's systems. It also promotes strength, longevity, and personal
vim and vitality. The personality also becomes attractive and pleasant.
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