Yoga means coming together of the mind and body. A person in this state is called yogi. Yoga has eight stages yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, prathayara, darma, dyana, samadhi.

Asana being a limb of Yoga helps us in keeping the body healthy, which in turn keeps our mind clam, free of stress.

Be kind to your self when you practice yoga. Go slowly, especially in the beginning, and listen to your body. It knows what it can do. If it says "stop" stop. Don't push it. Yoga is not a competitive sport. You don't win points for matching a picture in our application. If you push too hard, you probably won't enjoy it, and you may hurt yourself. If you practice, you will improve. And you will feel better.

Preparation :

In order to obtain the fullest benefit of yoga, it must be practiced in a proper manner.Yoga has to be done in a specific manner as it is a scientific system.

1. Please consult with your health care provider before beginning a Yoga practice.
2. Fatigue can only further weaken the immune system. Do not overexert yourself. Avoid overheating in any of the poses.

3. If you have a red rash or itching or redness of the eyes, avoid overheating, the full inversions (handstand, peacock pose, headstand, unsupported shoulderstand), and backbends (staff pose and unsupported backbends).

4. Students with CMV retinitis should avoid the full inversions.

5. If you have recently had a bout of pneumocystis, you should probably avoid unsupported backbends and staff pose, as they may be too stressful for your lung tissue.

1. You should practice with an empty stomach, and preferably with empty bowels and bladder. Wait 4 hours after a heavy meal, or two hours after a light meal, to practice.
2. Wear non-restrictive clothing while practicing. Do not wear shoes or socks.

3. Students with back or hip discomfort, displaced vertebrae, spurs, arthritis, or other physical limitations should consult their physicians before beginning a Yoga practice.

4. Breath normally while in all of the Yoga poses. Relax the eyes, ears, throat, and abdomen.

5. Avoid exerting yourself beyond your capacity. Any pain or discomfort in a pose should be mild and temporary. Sharp or persistent pain is a sign of a physical problem or incorrect practice; consult your physician and/or a qualified Yoga instructor.

6. During menstruation, women should avoid the inverted poses.

7. Pregnant women should consult their physician and obtain instruction from a qualified Yoga instructor before beginning a Yoga practice. Avoid deep forward bends or other poses that constrict or twist the abdomen.

8. Do not do the inverted poses if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, detached retina, or ear problems. If you have neck problems, consult a qualified Yoga instructor.

9. Obtain assistance to go up into the inverted poses if you are not familiar with them.

10. Remember: no book, video, or other written instruction can take the place of personal instruction from a qualified Yoga instructor who can teach you the poses, make adjustments to the poses for any physical limitations you may have, and make corrections as you perform the poses!

This application is very much user friendly. First after entering into the application click on a particular button to start doing YOGASANAS.