Asana is the first step of yoga. After doing asanas, steadiness of body as well as mind is achieved. Also, one becomes free from diseases and the limbs become light. The correct method of performing asanas can be learnt in a yoga class under the guidance of a yoga expert. The correct position of doing an asana is one which is steady, still as well as comfortable.

There are many types of asanas taught in a yoga class. They are divided into groups as follows. The meditation group includes the meditation techniques. The sitting group of asanas is based on vajrasana or padmasana. The forward group of asanas includes asanas involving forward bending. The backward group consists of asanas where the spine needs to bend backwards. The twisting group of asanas consists of asanas which include spinal twisting and are important for the spine. The inverted group consists of asanas performed in an inverted or an upside down position.

The standing group consists of asanas done in a standing position. The balancing group consists of asanas which improve the balance of the body. The relaxing group consists of asanas relax a person and are done in a position of rest and ease. The Surya namaskara group of asanas has twelve poses. The pawanmuktasana group of asanas release knots from joints s well as the visceral muscles of the body.

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