By persistent and sustained practice, anyone and everyone can make the yoga journey and reach the goal of illumination and freedom. Spirituality is not some external goal that one must seek but a part of the divine core of each of us, which we must reveal. Spiritual realization is the aim that exists in each [...]
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Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar
Posted: October 17, 2010 in Book Notes, YogaTags: Asana, Meditation, Philosophy, Present, Spirituality, Yoga
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[Great Further Reading] Corpse Pose Final relaxation after yoga practice. When effort ceases we are able, if only briefly, to die into corpse pose. The void is left when the self is absent. When there are no views, no conceptions, no thoughts, no ideas, the world is seen in its actuality, with no filters, modifications, interpretations, goals, [...]
The king of asanas Opening of sahasrara – the crown chakra – to cosmic and telluric energies Sublimination - #1 reverse asana Very healing – rejuvenation Head is supported between the forehead and the hairline – not the top of the head. Once you can perform Sirsasana for 8 minutes regularly, you could perform it outside [...]
Ardha – half Matsyendra – the Lord of he Fishes Matsyendra is the godfather of Hatha yoga. He brought it back to humanity. Considered the ultimate posture for its effect on the spine – top healing posture. Great for lower back -> break up calcium deposit between the vertebrae. Polar asana on vishuddha chakra. [...]
Hala – plough Moderate sublimation posture. Telluric energy rising through the legs and spine. Focus on ajna chakra.
Garuda – fabulous mythological bird that carries Visnu (destroyer of the nagas – dark inferior harmful forces), eagle Polar asana. Keep eyes open – balancing posture Focus ajna chakra (third eye) on a chosen point. Alternative posture – Vrksasana
Svastika – whirling cross An auspicious symbol and is very widespread because it represents the cosmos, the unity of 4 directions, 4 elements, with ether in the middle. It is the symbol of the sun – the central role of the sun, around which everything orbits. Great meditation posture. Polarized asana – depending on which [...]
Dhanu – bow Combines bhujangasana and salabhasana. Perform an ample rocking movement forward and backward. Focus on manipura chakra. This pose helps to cultivate the qualities of Sagittarius -adventure, dynamism.
Salabha – grasshopper Harmonize and purify the second chakra – svadhisthana chakra
Pavana – wind Mukta – release Rejuvenation and revitalization – balancing of vata dosha 75% of all illness is due to vata imbalance Concentrate on manipura chakra. Feet not touching.
