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  Dear Yogis / Dear Yoginis,"YOGASANA" Functions of Yogasana Conative action is the voluntary exercise of the organs of action. The Asanas being the main yogic instrument of balancing the body, they consist of various physical postures, which are designed to release tension, improve flexibility and maximize the flow of vital energy. The purpose of the Asanas is to create a flow of positive energy so that our concentration is directed within ourselves and the mind is able to perceive (jnana) the effects of our purposive action. That is cognitive action. When the earlier two actions are fused, our mind's discriminative faculty guides these organs to perform the Asanas more correctly. The resultant rhythmic energy flow and awareness leads to a mental state of pure joy (Ananda). Physical postures, therefore, end up affecting the various interrelated channels (Nadis) of the mind-body complex. And ultimately the performance of a perfect yogasana leads to the absolute intellectual absorption of the mind on a single task (Dharana), which in turn leads to the fusion of the individual spirit with the Divine Self (Dhyana). Benefits of YogasanasThe regular practice of yogasanas has an immense amount of therapeutic value. Besides various physiological benefits, they positively affect our minds, our life force energies as well as our creative intelligence. Regular practice helps to keep our body fit, controls cholesterol level, reduces weight, normalizes blood pressure and improves heart performance. Physical fitness thus achieved leads to reduction of physical stress and greater vitality. Asanas harmonize our Pranic ability and mental energy flow by clearing any blockages in the subtle body leading to mental equilibrium and calmness. They make the mind strong thus enabling our human body to suffer pain and unhappiness stoically and with fortitude.
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A yogasana is a posture in harmony with one's inner consciousness. It aims at the attainment of a sustained and comfortable sitting posture to facilitate meditation. Asanas also help in balancing and harmonizing the basic structure of the human body, which is why they have a range of therapeutic uses too. 