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Acharya Vagbhata has also defined the term Vyayama in a different way. He says, the physical activity which requires efforts or generates strain on body is called as Vyayama.  <blockquote>शरीरायासजननं कर्म व्यायाम उच्यते| (Asht. Hrud 2.10)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayama (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutram 10)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''śarīrāyāsajananaṁ karma vyāyāma ucyate| (Asht. Hrud 2.10)''</blockquote>Also, various dictionary meanings of the term Vyayama suggest that the activity which requires efforts and causes shrama (strain) on body is called as vyayama. Although vyayama requires efforts and generates strain on the body, it is transient and the ultimate result is increase in strength and firmness of body. Thus, in a nutshell, the physical activity involving movements of limbs which requires some efforts, generates strain on muscles but ultimately creates strength and endurance in body is called as vyayama.     

Acharya Vagbhata has also defined the term Vyayama in a different way. He says, the physical activity which requires efforts or generates strain on body is called as Vyayama.  <blockquote>शरीरायासजननं कर्म व्यायाम उच्यते| (Asht. Hrud 2.10)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayama (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 2 Sutram 10)</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''śarīrāyāsajananaṁ karma vyāyāma ucyate| (Asht. Hrud 2.10)''</blockquote>Also, various dictionary meanings of the term Vyayama suggest that the activity which requires efforts and causes shrama (strain) on body is called as vyayama. Although vyayama requires efforts and generates strain on the body, it is transient and the ultimate result is increase in strength and firmness of body. Thus, in a nutshell, the physical activity involving movements of limbs which requires some efforts, generates strain on muscles but ultimately creates strength and endurance in body is called as vyayama.     

== व्यायाम-आसनयोः भेदः ॥ Difference between Vyayama and Asanas ==

== व्यायाम-आसनयोः भेदः ॥ Difference between Vyayama and Asanas ==

Asanas are the most popular aspect of hatha yoga (हठयोगः) practiced today. According to yogashastra (योगशास्त्रम्), asana (आसनम्) practice is considered important since it helps to keep the physical body healthy. Although Asanas and vyayama both focus on the health of physical body they are different in many aspects from each other and thus are not replaceable. Asana is defined as 'the physical posture that generates stability with comfort' as per Patanjali yogasutras.    <blockquote>स्थिरं सुखं आसनं  |  (Patanjal Yogasutra 2.46) </blockquote><blockquote>''sthiraṁ sukhaṁ āsanaṁ  |  (Patanjal Yogasutra 2.46)''</blockquote>Asana is supposed to be a steady and comfortable posture and the movement of limbs is not expected once the posture is adopted. Thus, practice of asana produces mental equilibrium and prevents fickleness of mind. While vyayama performed with efforts involves movement of limbs, generates transient strain on body and develops physical strength.   

Asanas are the most popular aspect of hatha yoga (हठयोगः) practiced today. According to yogashastra (योगशास्त्रम्), asana (आसनम्) practice is considered important since it helps to keep the physical body healthy. Although Asanas and vyayama both focus on the health of physical body they are different in many aspects from each other and thus are not replaceable. Asana is defined as 'the physical posture that generates stability with comfort' as per Patanjali yogasutras.    <blockquote>स्थिरं सुखं आसनं  |  (Patanjal Yogasutra 2.46)<ref>Patanjala Yoga sutra [https://www.ashtangayoga.info/philosophie/quelltexte-und-sanskrit/yoga-sutra/yoga-sutra-2-ueber-die-spirituelle-praxis-ronald-laura/201211-yoga-sutra-246-48-ueber-die-koerperhaltung-asana-ronald-laura/ 2.46]</ref> </blockquote><blockquote>''sthiraṁ sukhaṁ āsanaṁ  |  (Patanjal Yogasutra 2.46)''</blockquote>Asana is supposed to be a steady and comfortable posture and the movement of limbs is not expected once the posture is adopted. Thus, practice of asana produces mental equilibrium and prevents fickleness of mind. While vyayama performed with efforts involves movement of limbs, generates transient strain on body and develops physical strength.   

== व्यायाम-श्रमयोः भेदः ॥ Difference between exertion and exercise ==

== व्यायाम-श्रमयोः भेदः ॥ Difference between exertion and exercise ==