The classic feature of Yoga are the Mudras which are sacred ritual gestures or hand positions. Our hands are like a keyboard connected to our internal computer. Each part of our hands is connected to an area of the brain and each part sends clear messages to that brain center.

Therapeutic advantages of this asana include the following O Dissolves fat deposits from back, hips and thighs. O Remedy for constipation and digestive system. O Tones up the abdominal muscles/organs and exercises the lungs. O Leaves curative effect for asthma patients. O Enhances sexual potentiality.

About Paschimottan Asana - Place the feet together and raise the arms above the head. At the same time one should take a deep breath. In this posture, one should attempt to hold the right big toe with the thumb and index finger of the left hand. This position should be held for approximately 5-7 seconds.

In cases where obesity is a result of glandular or endocrine disorders which involve glands like the pituitary, thyroid or adrenal glands, these yoga asanas are said to repair the malfunction that occurs.

There are people who have a low serotonin level that find that eating sweets, especially high GI refined carbohydrates like cakes, doughnuts and pies, triggers intense cravings for more sweets. Conditions like Stress and stress related conditions including depression, aggression, violence, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, panic attacks, mania and even schizophrenia and especially Obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Time has shown that there truly are no easy solutions to losing weight. And over -the-counter weight-loss pills could cause more harm than good. But one thing is certain that eating good calories and healthy fats along with vegetable and fruit, along with yogasana, one can greatly increase his chances of losing weight.