Queries on Asanas answered

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Here are the Usual Questionary related to Yoga asanas have been answered. Please post your queries in the comments, I will answer them.

When to do asanas?

  • Do it regularly in the early morning with an empty stomach to observe the miracle within you. Usually before dawn and can also be done during dusk.

How to do asanas?

  • Yoga must be done with an empty abdomen after taking a morning shower. Take a neat curtain or a yoga mat in a silent environment.

Is yoga a religious practice?

  • That's not true. Originally yoga was practised for spiritual purposes. Nowadays yoga is widely used for health benefits.

 Can any asana have side effects?

  • As long as it is done correctly, there will be no side effects. The best way to perfect them is to do them under the supervision of an expert.

Are there any age requirements for performing asanas?

  • There is no age limit which is a great advantage with yoga. Yoga texts state clearly that children, youths, old people, and even people with diseases can practice yoga.

 How long do you hold each posture?

  • While there is no time limit, it is usually done for around five minutes or for between one and two breaths. 

Do different types of asanas require a special breathing technique?

  • Yogic breathing is commonly referred to as deep abdominal, diaphragmatic breathing in yoga. Every asana has its unique breathing technique, as well as inhalation and exhalation points. You will be able to reap the advantages of the asanas if you breathe correctly during them.

Does Yoga help to reduce weight?

  • When compared with other exercises, you burn fewer calories doing yoga, but yoga helps you reduce your weight in a different way. Weight gain is a consequence of disorders of the endocrine system, digestion, etc. Yoga practice keeps all systems in good condition, thereby contributing to weight loss. 

 Are there any warm-ups before or after asanas?

  • You can do Suryanamaskar which acts as a warmup before doing an asana session. After doing yoga asanas, you can do Shavasana ie sleep pose post your asanas which will be the best for relaxing the whole body. 



How frequently should one practice yoga?

  • Regular yoga practice should be incorporated into one's daily routine, in case of insufficient time, one should practice yoga at least 4-5 days a week for 45 minutes a day.

Is it necessary for yoga practitioners to be vegan?

  • A vegetarian diet is recommended for yoga practice, but one does not necessarily have to be vegetarian.

When should the food be taken after a yoga practice?

  • Food can be consumed after a half-hour yoga session, whereas water can be consumed immediately.

Can I learn yoga by reading a book or listening to a CD or from a website?

  • It is not a good idea to learn yoga by watching television or by reading books, because if you make mistakes while learning then no one can correct you, if you practice incorrectly instead of getting benefits it will harm the practitioner.


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