The Yoga Mind by Jakubowicz Rina;

Author:Jakubowicz, Rina;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Callisto Publishing LLC
Published: 2018-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

The greatness of the man’s power is the measure of his surrender.

—William Booth

BRITISH METHODIST PREACHER AND FOUNDER OF THE SALVATION ARMY

Asana

PHYSICAL POSTURE

MEANING Asana, the physical practice, translates to “seat of consciousness,” but it is generally the word used to say “pose.” Strike an asana!

SIGNIFICANCE Asanas are for a healthy body, but because the physical body is waking up, becoming alert and healthy through the poses, asanas can awaken the other facets of Yoga within us.

EFFECT Practicing asanas feels so good for your muscles because it both strengthens and stretches them. After a solid practice, you feel refreshed!

Asana is the third limb from the Eight-Limbed Path, called Raja Yoga. The Yoga Sutras (see here), the source that explains Raja Yoga, describe an asana as a steady and comfortable posture. This indicates that every time we do a yoga pose, we should be steady and comfortable—an unreasonable expectation because of our mental desires and habitual physical patterns.

Nevertheless, achieving the poses in this manner is a good goal. Practicing yoga poses is the safest exercise because it uses only your body weight as resistance. You’re also holding poses longer than in dynamic exercises, such as aerobics or sports, so you are less susceptible to hurting yourself. In addition, modifications are offered for all body types and situations. For these reasons, all ages can practice the physical postures of yoga. All for one and one for all!

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