hatha yoga
Yoga exercises (asanas) come from folk wisdom and research over millenia. There are asanas to nurture every organ in the body and for healing every ailment and emotional disturbance.
comfort
Only move as far as is quite comfortable - tight joints release in their own good time
Muscles released from tension may feel strange. This is a sign of success. There is no need to stay with these sensations.
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if the yoga postures are uncomfortable to begin with:
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follow the instructions without paying close attention to body sensations
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let go of the discomfort and move on to feel increased energy and clarity of thought
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remember the sensations to recall later without being too aware of them now
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focus on something else
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imagine someone else feeling the sensations
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go back to another exercise
Take time out to walk around if you want a change and return later whenever you feel like it .
the practice
The asanas develop fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility for hours of meditation. And serenity, clarity, health and longevity.
The yoga page on the mind pages outlines the underlying concepts - awareness leading to the union of lower and higher selves.
The links below could be a starting point before finding a yoga group or teacher.
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Hatha Yoga Lessons |
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Yoga and Health |
copyright (C) John Brasted 2008
updated 11/06/11
