| High levels of concentration and perseverance are | | | | digestive system and properly toning the abdominal |
| required for the perfect execution of any yoga pose. | | | | area. The Stage Twist and the Half Spinal Twist are |
| Fortunately, there are a number of classes training | | | | some of the most recommended of the twisted yoga |
| yoga to students. These classes help individuals | | | | poses. |
| acquire the requisite skills for performing asanas in the | | | | Supine (Face Upwards) postures: Students need to lie |
| ideal fashion. If executed correctly and on a regular | | | | with their face up while performing these asanas. |
| basis, yoga can be immensely beneficial, both to the | | | | There are quite a number of supine poses that are |
| human mind and body. Styles, however, should not be | | | | widely practiced. Some of the most beneficial of such |
| practiced in any haphazard manner. | | | | poses are Locust pose, Leg pulls, Wind relieving pose, |
| Indeed, there is a prescribed sequence in which the | | | | raising the leg and the Leg reclining lunge. |
| poses need to be performed by any newcomer in this | | | | Balancing postures and poses of inversion: Functioning |
| field. There are a large number of asanas (or | | | | of the abdominal organs are facilitated by practicing |
| postures) of yoga, and following their correct | | | | these poses of yoga. These poses also help to ease |
| sequence is crucial for reaping the maximum benefits. | | | | the working of the brain and the glandular system. The |
| Done the wrong way without the right guidance can | | | | Plough, Headstand and Shoulder stand are some of |
| also be harmful. Most yoga experts agree on a | | | | the most popularly practiced of such postures. |
| particular order in which these poses need to be | | | | Back bending exercises: These poses are aimed at |
| practiced by students. According to them, yoga | | | | enhancing the overall flexibility of the human body. The |
| asanas need to be followed in the following sequence: | | | | motor mechanism of the arms, legs, abdomen and the |
| Warming-Up: There are certain warm up poses that | | | | spinal cord can be smoother by performing these |
| need to be practiced before one gets into the special | | | | exercises in the proper manner. |
| asanas required in different styles of yoga. The warm | | | | Postures for finishing: At the culmination of any |
| up asanas are unique to the style/method of yoga that | | | | particular session of training, the finishing poses need to |
| is to be followed. | | | | be followed. The Savasana (Corpse pose) and the |
| Standing postures: There are different body poses | | | | Final Corpse postures are the two prescribed finishing |
| which students need to learn and execute properly. | | | | poses of yoga. |
| The hands to feet exercise, the triangle pose and the | | | | It is also important to have a yoga mat and some |
| standing side-stretch pose are some of the most | | | | accessories before you start. Apart from the above |
| essential standing poses. Sun salutation, the Tree pose | | | | general sequence of practicing the various yoga |
| and the Warrior pose, along with Stand Spread Leg | | | | asanas, there are certain special breathing exercises |
| Forward Holding exercises, are widely taught to | | | | that are also widely practiced. The breathing exercises |
| students as well. | | | | known as pranayama, call for separate, and special |
| Seated postures: These postures should be practiced | | | | postures. However, students should not try to perform |
| by students while sitting on specially designed yoga | | | | yoga exercises that are beyond their physical |
| mats. The Hero pose, the Child pose, the seated | | | | capabilities. Also, they should immediately discontinue |
| forward bend exercises and those related to Spread | | | | the practice of any asana, if they are feeling any |
| Leg Forward Hold are recommended by most | | | | discomfort while doing it. Yoga poses and asanas, if |
| teachers. | | | | learnt properly, and practiced regularly in the prescribed |
| Twisted postures: These asanas are primarily aimed | | | | form, do hold out great benefits to all students. |
| at boosting the strength of the back, improving the | | | | |