An asana is a posture or pose literally defined as 'seat' . These poses help in meditation and also purify and help heal the body , as well as control , calm and focus the mind . The different categories of postures produce different energetic, mental, emotional and physical effects.

One should make sure to breathe slowly and deeply while holding a yoga posture . If a person is a beginner and has not practiced yoga postures before , then the person should be cautious while practicing yoga to avoid any injuries.