Three types of Aasana

Meditative Poses, Relaxation Poses, and the Cultural Poses.

*Meditative Poses

Siddhasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana, Sukhasana, and Swastikasana.

*Relaxation Poses,

Yoga Poses For Relaxation

Balasana (Child Pose)

Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose)

Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)

Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclining Fish Pose)

Supta Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Ananda Balasana(Happy Baby Pose)

Uttana Shishosana(Extended Puppy Pose)

*Benifits of RelaxationPoses,

Results from this study show that yogic practices enhance muscular strength and body flexibility,
promote and improve respiratory and cardiovascular function, promote recovery from and
treatment of addiction, reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, improve sleep patterns,
and enhance overall well-being

*Cultural Poses.

Dynamic Sequences Surya Namaskar.

Inverted Postures eg. Headstand.

Forward Bending Postures eg. Paschimottanasana.

Backward Bending Postures eg. Bhujangasana.

Twisting Postures eg. Ardhamatsayendrasana.

Sideward Bending Postures eg. Trikonasana.

Standing Postures eg. Vrakshasana.

* Benifits of CulturalPoses.

They contribute to the flexibility of the spine and render the back and spinal muscles stronger

There are nine common types of meditation practice: Mindfulness meditation Spiritual meditation
Concentration meditation Movement meditation Mantra meditation Transcendental meditation
Progressive relaxation Mindfulness meditation Visual meditation Not all styles of meditation are
suitable be with everyone.