ASANAS POSTURES

Swami Sivananda developed the well known „Rishikesh-Asanas“ a practice sequence of coordinated Asana (postures) structure. Asanas keep the muscles elastic and the spine flexible, mental capacity will improof and strenghten the inner organs as well as longvity takes place. The body will be filled up with Prana (life force). By practice of yoga asanas and pranayama (breathing exercise), we learn to relax from inside. Relaxation of the body will bring peace of mind. From concentration and patience devotion and silence will grow. 

 

The aim of Yoga is to overcome our own limitations on all levels. Through the practice of yoga we learn to understand the general perspective of our being and as a result we deepen our way of life.

<b>STANDING FORWARD BEND (PADA HASTHASANA)</b> – Similar benefits like Forward Bend. The spine becomes supple and is lenghtened. The joints are mobilised and perennial youth is established. The hamstrings and other muscles on the back of the legs are stretched. There is an increase of blood supply to the brain.

Standing Forward Bend

STANDING FORWARD BEND (PADA HASTHASANA) – Similar benefits like Forward Bend. The spine becomes supple and is lenghtened. The joints are mobilised and perennial youth is established. The hamstrings and other muscles on the back of the legs are stretched. There is an increase of blood supply to the brain.