YOGASANAS AND EXERCISE INCREASE FLEXIBILITY
Dynamic practices often involve energetic movements of the body. They are inteneded to increase flexibility, improve circulation, tone the muscles and joints. release energy blocks and remove stagnant waste from different parts of the body. These asanas strengthen the lungs and improve digestive system .
Dynamic practices are useful for beginners. they include the pawanmuktasana, surya namaskara, chandra namaskara, dynamic halasana.
Regular practice of a balanced program, is recommended for maximum benefit.This is as essential to the practice of asana as it is to all yoga practices,.
First it may appear that asanas are concerned with the physical level because they deal with the movementof different parts of the body, but they have profound effects at every level of being
if they are combiend with awareness.
Shavasana may be performed at any point during asana practice,especially when feeling physically or mentally tired. It should also be practised on completion of the asana.
Times of practice; Asana may be practised at any time of day except after meals. the best time however ,is the two hours before and including sunrise. This period of the day is known in Sanskrit as Brahmamuhrat.
Age limitations ; Asana may be practised by people of all age groups, male and female.
Never exert undue force while doing asanas. Beginners may find their muscles stiff at first, but after several weeks of regular practice they will be surprised to find that their muscles are more supple.
People with fractured bones or wwho are suffering from acute infection or backache, or chronic ailments and diseases such as cardic problems, hernia, operations, should consult a competent yoga teacher or doctor before commencing asanas.
Do not stay in an asana if discomfort is felt.
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