YOGASANAS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS

Dr. Brij Kishore Prasad

Abstract

Yoga is a simple process of reversing the ordinary outward flow of energy and consciousness so that the mind becomes a dynamic center of direct perception no longer dependent upon the fallible senses but capable of actually experiencing Truth. By practicing the step-by-step methods of Yoga taking nothing for granted on emotional grounds or through blind faith we come to know our oneness with the Infinite Intelligence, Power, and Joy which gives life to all and which is the essence of our own Self. Basically human life goes through four biological stages of development and accordingly we can suggest yoga for each stage to have proper benefit yoga. Yoga for Childhood includes shavasana, balasana, bhujasana, utkatasana and bhadasana. For teenage most suitable yoga asana are pawanmuktasana, bhujasana, utkatasana, chakrasana, sarvangasana, paschimottasana and matsyasana. During adulthood tadasana trikonasana, ardhakatichakrasana, paschimottanasana, akarna dhanurasan, matsyasana, halasana, bhujangasana, suptavajrasana, ardhamatsyendrasana, vajrasana, Ustrasana, setubadhasana  and noukasana. And for old age people most suitable yoga asanas are shavasana, uttanapadasan, naukasana, pawanmuktasana and shalbhasana.

Keywords: Asana, Yoga, Flexibility, Strength, Balance and Muscles.