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This 18-page document is a detailed introduction to 23 simple yogasanas, or yoga positions and postures and it includes the reputed health benefits of each one. It also outlines how common health problems can be treated through Pranayama and provides a list of asanas which are useful for treating particular complaints such as: the common cold, persistent coughs, asthma, diabetes, stomach disorders, liver disorders, mental tension, nervous disability, insomnia, acute hypertension, kidney problems, obesity, arthritis, back pain, rheumatism, spinal disorders, sciatica, constipation, sterility, throat infections, menstrual disorders, fatigue etc.
The word "asana" means "body posture", it is a Sanskrit word used to describe a position of the body.
13. Yanasana
While performing this asana, the body assumes the shape and form of a plane flying in the sky.
Method: Lie flat on the floor, while your abdomen touches the ground. Keep both feet touching each other. First inhale and then raise your head, neck, hands, chest and feet above the ground, keeping all these organs tight and straight. When you feel you cannot retain the inhaled breath relax and loosen your limbs. After some time this exercise can be repeated 3-4 times or even more, if capacity permits. This asana can also be performed while maintaining normal breathing.
Benefits: This asana helps to strengthen the bones of the arms, hands, shoulders and legs and also imparts flexibility to the spine. If performed regularly, it can add to inches. It removes extra fat, improves digestion, removes almost all uterine disorders, and keeps the body supple. This asana is not suitable for pregnant ladies.
1. Asanas and common health problems and disorders
2. List of asanas which are useful for treating particular complaints
3. Simple Yogasanas for everyone: A detailed description of each pose including the reputed health benefits
1. Sarvagasana (Pan physical pose)
2. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose)
3. Padmasana (Lotus pose)
4. Bhujangor Sarpasana
5. Dhanurasana (Bow-shaped posture)
6. Gomukasana (Cow-faced posture)
7. Chakrasana (Circle pose)
8. Kagasana (Crow Pose)
9. Kukkutasana (Cock Pose)
10. Mahavirasana (Named after Lord Hanuman)
11. Mayurasana ( Peacock Pose)
12. Parvartasana
13. Yanasana
14. Forward bending asana
15. Matsyasana
16. Pashchimottanasana
17. Janushirasana
18. Ushtrasana
19. Sinhasana
20. Mandukasana
21. Ardhamatsyendrasana
22. Sirshasana
23. Shavasana
4. Healing through Pranayama: Introduction and kinds of Pranayama
1. Surya-Bhedham
2. Ujjayi
3. Sitkari
4. Shitali
5. Bhastrika
6. Bhramari
7. Moorchha
8. Plavini.
5. A three stage process
1. Poorak
2. Kumbhak
3. Reehak
Procedure
Benefits of pranayama
Breathing exercises (for those who cannot perform Pranayama)
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