Sitting Postures Yogasanas

The word Yoga is derived from the sanskrit root YUJ meaning to bind the yoke. It is true union of our will with the will of GOD.

Our ancient sages have suggested eight stages of yoga to secure purity of body, mind and soul and final communication with God. These 8 stages are known are AshtangaYoga . 

The 3rd Stage is Asana (Postures) 

Asana Means holding the body in perticular posture to bring stability to body and poise to the mind. The practice of asana brings purity in the tabular channels , firmness to the body and vitality to the body and the mind. 

There are different types of Asanas. In this article we will talk about Sitting Postures Yogasnas

  1. Padmasana
  2. Baddha Padmasana
  3. Parvatasana
  4. Garbhasana
  5. Siddhasana
  6. Simhasana
  7. Gomukhasana
  8. Veerasana
  9. Pashchimottanasana
  10. Ardha Matsyendrasana
  11. Purn Matsyendrasana
  12. Ardh Vakrasana
  13. Vakrasana
  14. Kandapeedanasana
  15. Balasana
  16. Chakki Chalanasana
  17. Vajrasana
  18. Suptvajrasana 

You can Click The name of the any Asana for more details about that asana like Meaning, Technique, Advantages etc. 

 

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