Yoga For Beginners Guide

Sitting posture is improved, flexibility in the hips and legs is enhanced, and leg cramps are reduced.

The pose benefits the chest area by correcting the forward slump of the shoulders. Neck and shoulder discomfort is reduced. It is recommended that seated twists follow the backbends.

The kidney functions are stimulated, together with the digestive system and the elimination process. Tension in the spinal column and surrounding muscles is reduced.

It relieves stiffness in shoulders, neck, back. hips, and knees, and strengthens ankles and knees. In most instances, it improves the sense of balance and builds stamina in the legs and arms.

Breathe into the upper ribs and chest area

This asana energizes and also calms the nervous system, depending on the intent of the practice. It increases flexibility, range of motion, and circulation of the limbs, particularly the legs.

This pose reduces tension in the low back, opens the chest and lungs to obtain more oxygen, engages the upper back and shoulders and neck, relieves tightness in the skull, and coordinates the digestive process.

The Prana is the total energy which pervades the entire physical system and acts as a medium between the body and mind.

If a man, who has not removed jealousy, backbiting, hatred, pride, selfishness says, "I am meditating for six hours daily," it is all nonsense. Excel. There is no hope of getting into a meditative mood even after a year unless a man removes all these Vrittis and purifies his mind first by selfless service at least for six months.

The Universal Prayer

Think of the mistakes you have committed during the course of the day, just before retiring to bed (self-analysis). Keep daily diary and self-correction register. Do not brood over past mistakes.

This Asana relieves constipation, removes sluggishness of liver, dyspepsia and gastritis. Muscles and organs of the abdominal viscera are toned up completely.

This Asana destroys many diseases and removes constipation.

Remain in the Asana for 5 seconds and increase the period to 5 minutes by gradual practice.

This Asana gives wonderful benefits. It keeps the spine elastic and helps you to maintain Brahmacharya.

This Asana helps the practitioner to maintain Brahmacharya

While Practising Sirshasana number of diseases like eyes, nose, head, throat, stomach and other organs are removed.

Siddhasana in importance. Young Brahmacharins who attemptto get established in celibacy should practice this Asana.

The more steady you are in your Asana, the more you will be able to concentrate and make your mind one-pointed

Asanas it transmutes seminal energy into Ojas, develops memory and intellectual capacity.