It is designed on the basic principles of Asanas like Padothanasana, Vyathireka Navasana, Sarpasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Ardha Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Merudandasana, Jatthara Parivarthanasana etc.

It comprises of simple rhythmic movements of parts of body in laying position along with Avarthana Dhyanam (cyclic meditation) and Avarthana Pranayama (cyclic controlled breathing). It provides good exercise to the stomach, spine related nerves, muscles and helps in strengthening and balancing their working. It provides good exercise to pelvic organs/region, and waistline related muscles, strengthens human reproductive system, respiratory system. It gives much relief from the problems caused due to sedentary life style and gives strength to back as well as neck, from the problems caused due to sedentary life style. It increases concentration of mind as one concentrates on repetitive movements of various parts of body along with ample supply of Pranavayu to all cells with consisting of Avarthana Pranayama, Avarthana Dhyanam (cyclic meditation) with self-suggestion of energification.

These can be practiced as yoga Vyayama (yogic exercise) or yoga asana (staying in that posture for some time/few seconds). The Kati Vyayama when practiced as asana resembles the asana like Bhujangasana, Sarpasana, Ardha Shalabhasana, Shalabhasana, Vyathireka Navasana, Dhanurasana, Merudandasana etc.