Asana, it's Principle and Practices ( Asanas in Hatha Yoga ) Seven means & aids for body conditioning The satkarmas are used to purify the body; Asanas are practiced to strengthen the body; Mudra practice brings about steadiness; pratyahara technique results in calmness; Pranayama practice leads to lightness; Dyana gives Self-realization; Samadhi leads to isolation which is verily liberation. Importance of Asana "hathasya prathamangatvadasanam puramucyate | Kuryattadasanam sthairyamarogyam cangalaghavam" || "Asana is the first limb of Hatha yoga is dealt with first. Asana brings mental as well as physical steadiness, health and a feeling of lightness". Who can Practice Asana? Anyone who actively practices yoga, the young, old, or even very old, sicky or weak, can become a Siddha except the lazy. Guidelines for the successful practice of asanas Build Foundations. The importance of relaxing t...