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Sage Pathanjali in one of the sutras described Asanas (Yoga Postures) as, " Sthiram Sukham Asanam," meaning that which is comfortable and easy, yet firm. Through the practice of asanas, we develop the habit of discipline and the ability to concentrate, both of which are necessary for meditation. Asanas are vehicles for meditation. They help the body and the nervous system build stamina, stillness, strength, flexibility and balance to sit in meditative postures for long hours. Any movement in the body automatically moves the mind away from meditation. Asanas help to build stillness which will in turn keep the body firm without movement.

Flexibility

We are born flexible. Our bodies at birth move with ease. Nerves, circulatory system, bones, muscles, glands and organs become restricted and function less efficiently as we get older. As a result energy and vitality decreases, and the body becomes less sensitive and has less capacity to move.

Health

Disease is the dis-ease of the body. The functional systems break down creating illness and lack of energy. Health is one of the prime objectives of Yoga. Postures are the tools for maintaining and improving the body’s function. They give people the ability to open, stretch, clean and heal their body from the inside out.

Awareness
Good health requires a total perspective—internal as well as external. Yoga Poses help in the development of flexibility and movement. Increased sensitivity through Yoga can
provide people with early warnings. The Yoga feedback systems help us to focus on areas that need special attention through either diet or stretch. This is a far wiser way in which to look after ourselves rather than waiting for some breakdown to occur.

Eternal Youth
Aging is inevitable. Yoga cannot prevent the inevitable decay of the body, but it can provide a huge enhancement to the quality of life in the meantime. For some, quality of life begins to wane in their 20s and by age 40 serious restriction to physical and internal function has occurred. This process of early decay is not inevitable and can, through the subtle process of Yoga, be reversed without an invasive procedure.





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