Asanas range from simple, relaxing poses which can be held by people at all levels of ability to complex postures which push the limits of the practitioner's body. Typically, a yoga session involves running through a series of asanas and holding them for varying periods of time.

•The breathing should be controlled and always through the nose. The benefits of asanas increase if pranayama is performed simultaneously.If the body is stressed, perform shavasan (corpse pose).
•Asanas should be performed in a well-lit, clean and ventilated room. The atmosphere should be peaceful.Light physical exercises, followed by asanas, pranayama and meditation is the ideal sequence.