Geeta Yoga - Illuminating Lives

Asanas are specific geometric body movements designed to suit the anatomy of human body. The ancient yogis created them to cleanse and purify the mind and body and keep them free from disturbances and pain. Asanas re-align the body parts, correct imbalances and enhance vital energy. They remove the toxins and negative energies, energize the systems, enhance stability and strength, increase alertness, clarity and confidence. Over time with regular dedicated practice asanas reset the natural rhythm we are born with and promote inner harmony.
Standing Asanas
Standing asanas are the best way to start a yoga practice. They work on the whole body, align and strengthen the skeletal and muscular systems, develop physical-mental stability, endurance and balance. They correct the physical defects, prevent and cure many health issues.There are many types of standing asanas. Vertical stretches, lateral bends, forward bends, backward bends, twists and the challenging one-leg balancing asanas.
Reclining Asanas
Reclining or lying down asanas rest the body after intense standing stretches. They are designed in supine (on the back) and prone (on the abdomen) positions. The supine asanas rest and massage the spine, while the prone asanas stimulate and massage the abdomen.Reclining asanas release congestion, improve flexibility in the hips, pelvis and abdomen, strengthen the abdomino-pelvic and pelvic-lumbar muscles. They prepare the body for sitting and inverted asanas. The relaxation asanas are grouped under reclining asanas.
Sitting Asanas
Sitting asanas improve your flexibility and strength in the legs, hips, groins, pelvis and abdomen. The spine is elongated and energized, the brain is alert and for this is reason sitting asanas are a preparation for meditation and pranayama practice.The classic sitting asanas are:Dandasana, Sukhasana, Siddhasana, Baddha Konasana, Upavishta Konasana, Padmasana, Virasana, Gomukhasana, Navasana, Janusirsasana, Paschimottanasana.There are many variations in sitting asanas like lateral bends, forward bends, backward bends and twists. They must be learnt from a competent teacher.
Inverted Asanas
Inverted asanas are the essence of asana practice. They reverse the natural gravitational force massage the internal organs, efficiently remove toxins, slow the ageing process and create an exhilarating feeling, which everyone would love to experience.Semi inverted asanas, like Prasarita Padottanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Viparita karani and Ardha Halasana prepare the body and mind for the inverted asanas.    Sirsasana (Head-stand), Sarvangasana (Shoulder-stand), Halasana (Plough), Karnapidasana (Blocked-ears Posture) and the inverted asanas.Sirsasana is called the “King of asanas.” This asana creates the optimum heat for burning the toxins and reverses the blood pressure. The blood pressure in the head becomes high while in the legs it becomes low. These changes boost the brain functions, strengthen the immune system and reverse the ill-effects of ageing.Sarvangasana is called the “Queen of asanas.” It is practiced after Sirsasana as it strengthens the upper back and removes strain from the neck caused while doing Sirsasana. This asana actively reverses the internal organs in the thorax and abdomen and makes them function efficiently.Halasana and Karnapidasana are extensions of Sarvangasana. An experienced practitioner can easily get into these asanas directly from Sarvangasana.The biggest obstacle of these inverted asanas is instability and fear. They can be overcome when practiced with an experienced teacher.To achieve the real benefits you must stay in the asana for at least 5 minutes. Props such as wall, chair and folded blankets will prevent strain.
Relaxation Asanas
Yogic relaxation is consciously resting every part of the body and emptying the mind of all thoughts and worries. It is a partial sleep, when the brain is awake and alert, the breath is shallow and the mind transcends to deeper levels of consciousness. The inner silence is experienced only when the tensions from the body and disturbing thoughts from the mind are removed.Relaxation is the natural way of re-charging the body and mind. Everyone needs relaxation for healthy body and mind. Relaxation asanas are designed in the supine, prone and sitting positions. You can choose the asana that provides maximum benefits for your present body and mind condition.