The word asana literally means a posture. Out of the innumerable
asanas a body can assume, 84 have been identified as Yogasanas, through
which one can transform the body and mind into a possibility for
ultimate well-being. Yogasanas are not exercises, but rather very subtle
processes to manipulate one’s energy in a particular direction.
In an untrained state, the human body is a constant manifestation
of various levels of compulsiveness. By consciously forming the body
into a certain posture, one creates a conducive passage for energy flow
that can elevate one’s consciousness. Yogasanas are a way of aligning
the inner system and adjusting it to the celestial geometry, thereby
becoming in sync with the existence and naturally achieving a chemistry
of healthfulness, joyfulness, blissfulness, and above all, balance.
The practice of Yogasanas provides countless benefits including:
- Relief of chronic health conditions
- Evolution of body and mind towards a higher possibility
- Stabilization of the body, mind, and energy system
- Deceleration of the aging process