Asanas(Physical Posture)

Asanas(Physical Posture)

1. Asanas(Physical Posture)

Treatment by asanas comes under the treatment by air element. It can be said that Nature cure is not complete without treatment by Yogic Asanas.

The Asanas are yoga postures. Asana is a Sanskrit word, meaning sitting down. Traditionally asanas are positions which are held still for a certain amount of time – from a few seconds to a few hours. Yoga first originated in India. Maharishi Patanjali defines asana as “to be seated in a position that is firm, but relaxed”. Besides being held steadily they should also be held comfortably. No pain should be experienced while holding the posture or in the hours or days that follow.


Types of Asanas:

There are four basic types of asanas, theses are as follows:-

• Asanas which are done while standing
• Asanas which are done while sitting
• Asanas which are done while lying in the ground
• Asanas which are done while upside down.