Asana

January 6, 2009  Last updated: 11 minutes ago

Asana

Padmāsana (The Lotus)


While learning the posture the attention follows the motion. After mastering the posture, the attention focuses according to the technique the lotus pose is associated to.

Śirsāsana (Head Standing)


While learning the position and while reaching the final posture the attention follows the motion; when reaching the position itself direct the attention to ājñā-chakra or to sahasrāra-padma.

Sarvaṅgāsana (The Candle)


While learning the āsana and reaching the final posture, the attention follows the motion. When reaching the position itself direct the attention to viśuddha-cakra.

Halasāna (The Plough)


While learning the āsana and while reaching the final posture the attention follows the motion; when reaching the position itself direct the attention to the abdominal or lumbar area, as applicable. Upon mastering the posture, direct your attention to ājñā-cakra.

Matsyāsana (The Fish)


While you reach the position itself, direct your attention to the chest area, and follow the movement of the vertebral column; when reaching the final position, direct your attention to viśuddha-cakra.

Paśimotanāsana (Head to Knee)


While learning the posture the attention follows the motion and the areas of the body not flexible yet. When the posture is mastered, direct your attention to mūlādhāra-cakra.

Bhujangāsana (The Cobra)


Until you reach the final position, carefully follow the body motion and especially that of the vertebral column. After reaching the final position direct your attention in ājñā-cakra.

Śalabhāsana (The Grasshopper)


During the motion, as well as while maintaining the position, the attention focuses naturally, correcting the position.

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