Classification of Yoga Asanas Asanas can be classified into three groups as follows. (A) Cultural Asana (B) Relaxation Asanas (C) Meditation Asanas (A) Cultural Asana I. Standing Asanas These are the names of some asanas to be done while standing- Natarajasana, Vrikshasana, Tadasana, Parswa Konasana, Utkatasana, Garudasana, Trikonasana, Pada Uttanasana etc. This series of asanas has an effect on the muscles of the back, shoulders and legs. These asanas are especially useful for people who spend a lot of time sitting or who have stiffness or pain in the back. These asanas improve posture, balance and muscular coordination. 2. Forward bending Asanas Following are some of the forward bending postures-; Paschimottamasana, Janu Shirshasan. Pada Hastasana, Utthitha Janu Shirshasana, Pada Angusthasana, Vajra Mudrasana, Upavishta Konasana, Kurmasana, etc. Forward bending postures keep the back flexible, good health and fitness, and vitality increases. E...