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Just What Is An Asana?

It is the Sanskrit name for yoga poses and positions.Common yoga positions are also known as asanas.

Many people are practicing Yoga today. Most of them say there are many advantages to be gained from Yoga. Flexibility is one of the many benefits acquired in Yoga.

If you are like me and can barely touch his toes anymore this is a BIG advantage!

With so many positions, a person can increase his or her own feelings of physical well-being. Some say that it is cleansing and eases pain and offers some relief from certain disorders. While others say that it is a very effective form of exercise.

Using the various yoga asanas or positions, one can establish and experience an amazing improvement in theflexibility of some parts of the body.

In addition,people have found that various yoga positions can carry out certain processes together creating harmony.

Researches have revealed that different yoga asanas are one form of activity that massages the organs and internal parts of the body which results in enhanced well-being and very good health.

Different yoga asanas promote increased blood circulation and allows the maximum supply of blood going to all parts of the body. With that happening, there is a total body detox process .

Little by little, these exercises aid in detoxification the body.

This does not happen overnight....Patience

Therefore, ageing is slowed plus extra energy is released which gives a happy feeling.

By practicing different yoga asanas, the muscles are not only exercised but also increases their strength.

Muscles that were weakened and lifeless come back to their original nature.

There are many asanas that can be performed when practicing Yoga.

They are all easy and effective body stretches that help increase the strength of the back and stomach muscles.

It also increases and improves stamina and endurance.

A simple 10-20 minute routine a day can greatly increase your

flexibility,stamina,and strength. All very good reasons to start a

routine today

By: Ralph Wilhelm-dude17111

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