The word for posture in Sanskrit, India's ancient holy language, is Asana which also translates as 'to be seated comfortably'. To be in posture we develop a health body and mind to live a full and balanced life.

The asanas were designed to prepare the body for the breathing exercises and for sitting in meditation, the highest form of yoga. After a session of postures, the body is more flexible, the mind is quiet and clear and the spirit is freed. Slipping into a meditative space comes more easily.

Yoga asana classes are popular all around the world. Many people chose yoga over other forms of physical exercise because of the calming and clarifying effect it also has on the mind. Not only do the postures help tone and cleanse all the systems of the body, but your sense of mental and emotional well-being greatly improves. You begin to feel your quality of life improving on all levels.

How the different types of postures effect us