- Before practising Asanas, Vyapaka Shoaca (half bath).
- Do not practise Asanas in an open place.
- No smoke should be allowed to enter the room.
- Practice Asanas on a blanket or a mat.
- Practice Asanas only when breath is flowing through the left nostril or both.
- Take Sattvika food.
- Do not practice Asanas on afull belly. It is prohibited for two and half to three hours after meals.
- After practicing, you should massage your arms, legs and entire body, especialy the joints.
- After the massage is finished , remain in Shavashana (corps posture) for three minutes.
- After practicing Asanas, it is desirable to walk in solitary place for some time.
- During menstruation, pregnancy and within one month of delivery , women should not practise Asanas.
- One should obtain an instruction from an Acaryaa to practice Asanas.