understanding asana (posture)

Asana,simply understand only posture or exercise.But Asana means a lot more..
asana means no hope in hindi....like when you do somthing do without acceptation and when you do somthing without acceptation things will turn positive to you.

Asana means "mat" in hindi that means mat has very great importance in yoga.On which mat you do yoga it carries your energy so its advised to do on your on mat.

Asana means have the stability like a mat in your posture that will intune you with your mind.

In Patanjli Yogsutra " sthirum shukhm asanam" which means when you doing posture it should be study and you feel happy in that posture...

In my opinion posture is that in which you feel whole and happy.That moment is yoga.

Prerequisites for asana

Prerequisites Time for practice: Actually anytime is suitable if your stomach is empty. Considering our schedules, the time early in the morning is most suitable for asana.The evening time about 4 hours after lunch is also suitable for practice, provided no additional food is taken in between. Practice the sessions continuously :Do not split the time of asana in the morning and evening. The place where you are going to do asana must be spacious, airy,pollution free, warm and with not so bright lights. You can use carpet or mattress for the asana. As explained in ancient texts,you should face either east or north during the asana.  Please be sure that Telephone,Television, Doorbell or any other thing should not disturb you during the asana. Do not wear tight clothes, but loose clothing during practice. You should be physically fit to practice. (Please confirm this from your physician before starting this practice.