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Thus, all Yogasanas should be performed slowly by observing Stability (Sthira), Ease (Sukha), Effortlessness (Prayatna Shaitilya) and Boundless Happiness (Ananta Samapatti).<ref name=":1" /> For, an asana here is a constituent of Samadhi. And according to the oral tradition, an asana maintained for 3hrs 36mins in absolute stillness, without the minutest tremble anywhere and with a high level of awareness guides one effortlessly into Samadhi.<ref name=":2" />

Thus, all Yogasanas should be performed slowly by observing Stability (Sthira), Ease (Sukha), Effortlessness (Prayatna Shaitilya) and Boundless Happiness (Ananta Samapatti).<ref name=":1" /> For, an asana here is a constituent of Samadhi. And according to the oral tradition, an asana maintained for 3hrs 36mins in absolute stillness, without the minutest tremble anywhere and with a high level of awareness guides one effortlessly into Samadhi.<ref name=":2" />

== 3.2 OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS OF ASANA ==

== आसनानां प्रयोजनानि ॥ Benefits of Asanas ==

Asana is a gift given to us by ancient sages. By regular practice of these Asanas one can live a long and healthy life. For doing these Asanas, one needs to learn to focus on the pose and learn to align the body correctly in relation to how it functions - guiding each limb or part of the body to observe appropriate the degree of the pose. Alignment, balance and strength are key factors of all asanas.

The Asanas are a gift to humanity by ancient seers. It is said that regular practice of Asanas endows one with a long and healthy life. However, performance of these asanas requires one to focus on the pose and learn to align the body correctly in relation to how it functions; guiding each limb to observe the degree appropriate for the pose. Alignment, balance and strength are key factors of all asanas.<ref name=":1" />

The common benefits of asanas are :

In this context, one basic theory of Asana needs to be understood. The primary human personality consists of the body from waist to the head. The arms and legs are known as Upangas. In the practice of meditation, the position of the primary part that is most important. That is what is meant to be maintained in a straight and balanced position.<ref name=":2" />

• Helps maintains flexibility and strength of muscular-skeletal system

The common benefits of asanas are that they

• Increases concentration and focus by calming the mind

 

* Increase concentration and focus by calming the mind

• Improves the function of vital organ systems

* Improve function of vital organ systems

 

* Promote flexibility of the spine leading to ease in forward bending, backward bending and side bending

• Promoting flexibility of the spine leading to ease in forward bending, backward bending and side bending

* Facilitate development of personality<ref name=":1" />

 

• Development of personality

== 3.3 CLASSIFICATION OF ASANA ==

== 3.3 CLASSIFICATION OF ASANA ==