Yoga is a system that promises wellness to any aspirant. Anybody can practice it. The following ‘Sloka’ clearly states who can benefit through the practice of this system. “Yuva,Vrudho ashivrudhova, Durbhalo Vyadhithopiva,Abhyasat siddhi mapnodi,Sarvayogeshu thantrita.”(Yuva=young, vrudha=old, Adhivrudha= very old, Durbala=week, Vyathitha=sick, Abhyasa=practice, Siddhi= the benefits). A regular and appropriate practice makes many areas of human life better; the physical body that consists of muscles, bones, blood vessels, cells etc; the vital body that consists of energy that manifests in the form of emotions; the mind which is responsible for the thought process; the spirit that relates oneself to the cosmic self. Thus, the focus of yoga is on the holistic well-being. In the process of this, ‘yogasanas’ (postures) provide the wellness to human body. Asana alone is beneficial for rejuvenating the physique, preventing some ailments and improving or curing many illnesses that may afflict the body. ‘Asanas’ are postures that give comfort and rest in the pose. That is why it is said:”Sthira sugham asanam”. Asanas or practice of Yoga postures include stretching, forward and backward bending and gentle massaging of internal organs while appropriate concentration and breathing are resorted to.
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