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The next intricate part of yoga that your instructor will begin to talk about, is the asna. The asna is the term used to describe the postures, that are practiced in the discipline of yoga. Throughout the practice of the asana, you will begin to develop the habit of discipline. Giving you the ability to concentrate on both your body and mind. It is the teaching of becoming comfortable in one position for a prolonged period of time. Giving you control over your whole being, and helping to strengthen both your body and to regain flexibility and state-of-mind. In tune with the asana, you have pranayama. Of which is translated into the ability of controlling ones breathing. It consists of techniques that have been designed to gain control over the respiratory process. All while recognizing the connection between breath and the mind (as well as the emotions). The complete translation of paranayama is “life force”, as it is believed to not only rejuvenate the body but extending your life as well. It is an intricate part of yoga and can be practiced both during your lesson and out. There are many other different aspects of yoga that your instructor will go over. From Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi, and many more. All of which play a vital role in different aspects of the practice of yoga. Allowing you to gain more knowledge about the intricate disciplines of yoga. Unlike simply working out, yoga is a lifestyle that you need to commit yourself to. Allowing you to obtain a healthier body mind and soul, through the control based-workout regiment of yoga. Depending on your instructor, you may spend hours or weeks discussing each of these parts of yoga. The style of yoga that you have chosen as the right one for you, will also play another vital role in which aspects of yoga that you focus more greatly on. After they have covered all of these base-points in yoga. You will begin to learn the different asana positions. Whether they are standing, seated, reclining, back bends, side bends, forward bends, inverted, twists, or balancing. They all play a vital role in creating a healthier you. Once you have learned the different asana positions, you will be taught how to meditate to bring your body back to being grounded. Also known as the relaxation period, where you will begin to slowly let yourself relax into yourself after your yoga session.
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