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>FORWARD BEND (PASCHIMOTHANASANA)</b> – The forward bend gives powerful massage and stimulates all of the abdominal viscera, especially the liver and spleen. It improves digestion. Intestines are regulated, peristalsis increased and constibation combated. It helps to regulate pancreatic functions, making it an important asana for diabetes patients. It strenghtens and stretches the marmstrings, limbar and sacral regions. Joints are mobilised, the spine becomes elstic and a youthful body is maintained.

Forward Bend

FORWARD BEND (PASCHIMOTHANASANA) – The forward bend gives powerful massage and stimulates all of the abdominal viscera, especially the liver and spleen. It improves digestion. Intestines are regulated, peristalsis increased and constibation combated. It helps to regulate pancreatic functions, making it an important asana for diabetes patients. It strenghtens and stretches the marmstrings, limbar and sacral regions. Joints are mobilised, the spine becomes elstic and a youthful body is maintained.