Voluntary efforts of the aasana.

Sensory impulses to the medulla, mid-brain, cerebellum, basal ganglion (centers for posture and equilibrium).

Sensory impulses to the concerned muscles and joints.

Increase in tension in the muscles and joints.

Duration of the final posture.

Duration of the final posture. 

Gradually increased.

Increased suddenly.

Effortlessness and relaxation brought by yoga.

Fatigue, exhaustion.

Reduction of muscular tension.

Increase in oxygen and energy. Activity due to increase in muscular tension.

No burden on the circulatory and respiratory system.

Burden on the circulatory and respiratory system.

Duration of maintenance of yoga increased by 10% to 50%.

Duration of the maintenance of the asana is for a very short time. 

Action of aasanas acts on both superficial and deep muscles and nerves.

Action on only the  superficial muscles and nerves.

Activity relaxation of the body and the mind for a long time, psycho-physical.

Compelled to release the asana due to tension.