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The importance of this series of relaxation poses cannot be over-emphasized. They should be performed before and after the asana session, at any time when the body becomes tired. The Aasanas in this group appear very easy at first, yet to do them properly is quite difficult. The tension in all the muscles of the body must be consciously released.

The muscles often seem to be completely relaxed but, in fact, tightness still remains. Even during sleep, relaxation is elusive. Constant postural abnormalities put excess strain on the Muscles of the back which hardly receive proper relaxation in the conventional supine position. Therefore certain relaxation practices which are done in the prone position are very relaxing to the spine and related structures. They are especially recommended for any back/spinal problem. These postures can be adopted during any time of the day for any comfortable duration. They can be combined with relaxing daily activities as well.

By these relaxation Asanas, when one is well refreshed one feels energy flow from the back of the head towards the heels and not the other way round. One also feels as if the body is elongated. The Yogi believes that his body has been given to him by the Lord not for enjoyment alone, but also for the service of his fellow men during every wakeful moment of his or her life. He does not consider it his property. He knows that the Lord who has given him his body will one day take it away. By performing Asanas, an aspirant first gains health, which is not mere existence. The Yogi realizes that his life and all its activities are part of the divine action in nature, manifesting and operating in the form of man.