Effective Body Movements That Strengthen One\\\'s Back

                    Yoga exercises has simple and effective body movements that strengthen one's back, firm the stomach, and redistribute body weight. Yoga exercises stretch the body and tone the muscles. They increase patience and improve flexibility. Yogasanas or positions are the best among all exercises for toning muscles, lubricating joints and massaging the body.  Yoga postures bring physical as well as mental stability, health and vigor. They work wonders in keeping the body healthy and the peaceful mind.   In other words, yoga exercises are the most comprehensive method of self care.

                   Asanas are very powerful; the effect becomes very much positive, when they are done in the right way.  The mind must be in harmony with the body movements.  For this it is essential to prepare yourself with the other means of Integral Yoga.  Basically, Proper Exercise is one of the 5 fundamental points of Yoga

·         Proper Exercise

·         Proper Breathing

·         Proper Relaxation

·         Proper Diet

·         Positive Thinking and Meditation

                    Yogis practice Surya Namaskar, before the Asanas. Although there are many Asanas the practice of the 12 basic postures brings out the essence and all major benefits of this wonderful system of exercise.  These 12 Basic Postures are:

1.      Headstand (Sirshasana)

2.      Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana)

3.      Plough (Halasana)

4.      Fish (Matsyasana)

5.      Forward bend (Paschimothanasana)

6.      Cobra (Bhujangasana)

7.      Locust (Shalabhasana)

8.      Bow (Dhanurasana)

9.      Spinal twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)

10.  Crow pose (Kakasana) or Peacock pose (Mayurasana)

11.  Standing forward bend (Pada Hasthasana)