Sun

 1.      Do not practice Asanas after being out in the hot sun for several hours.

Place

2.      They should be done in a clean airy place, free from insects and noise.

3.      Do not do them on the bare floor or on an uneven place, but ona folded blanket laid on a level floor.

Cautions  

4.      No Undue strain should be felt in the facial muscles ears or eyes or in breathing during the practice.

Closing the Eyes

5.      In the beginning keep the eyes open. Then you will know what you are doing and where you go wrong. If you shut your eyes you will be in a position to watch the requisite movements of the body or even the direction in which you are doing the pose. You can keep your eyes closed only when you are perfect in a particular asana for only then will you be able to adjust the bodily movements and feel the correct stretches.

Mirror 

6.      If you are doing these Asanas in front of a mirror, keep it perpendicular to the floor and let it come down to ground level, for otherwise the poses will look slanting due to the angle of mirror. You will not be able to observe the movements or placing of the head or shoulders in the topsy-turvy poses unless the mirror reaches down to the floor.

The Brain

7.      During the practice of Asanas, it is the body alone which should be active while the brain should remain passive, watchful and alert. If they are done with the brain, then you will not able to see your mistakes.

8.      In all the Asanas, the breathing should be done through the nostrils only and not through the mouth.

9.      Do not restrain the breath while in the process of Asana or while staying on it. Follow the instructions regarding breathing given in the technique sections of the various Asanas as described hereafter.

Savasana

10.  After completing the practice of Asana Always lie down 9in Savasana for at least 10 to 15 minutes as this will remove fatigue.