28/10/2021
HINTS AND CAUTIONS FOR THE PRACTICE OF
AASANAS:
The requisites :
The qualities demanded from an aspirant are
discipline, faith, tenacity and perseverance to
practice regularly without interruptions.
CLEANLINESS AND FOOD:
Before starting to practice AASANAS, the bladder
should be emptied and the bowel evacuated.
Topsy- turvy poses help bowel movements. If
the student is boostisated or it is not possible to
evacuate the bowels before the practice of
AASANAS, start with sirsaasana and sarvangasana
and their variations. Attempt other AASANAS
only after evacuation. Never practise advanced
AASANAS without having first evacuated the
bowels.
Bath: AASANAS come easier after taking a bath.
After doing them, the body feel sticky due to
perspiration and it desirable to bathe some
fifteen minutes later. Taking bath or a shower
both before and after practising AASANAS
refreshes the body and mind.
FOOD:
AASANAS should preferably be done on an
empty stomach. If this is difficult, a cup of tea
or coffee, cocoa or milk may be taken before
doing them. They may be practised without
discomfort one hour after a very light meal .
Allow at least four hours to elapse after i heavy
meal before starting the practice. Food may be
taken half an hour after completing the
AASANAS.
Sun:
Do not practise AASANAS after being out in the
hot sun for several hours.
Place:
They should be done in a clean airy place, free
from insects and noise. Do not do them on the
bare floor or on an uneven place, but on a
folded blanket laid on a level floor.
CAUTIONS:
No undue strain should be felt in the facial
muscles, ears and eyes or in breathing during
the practice.
CLOSING OF THE EYES:
In the begining, keep the eyes open. Then you
will know what you are doing and where you in
wrong. If you shut your eyes you will not be in a
position to watch the requisite movements of
the body or even the direction in which you are
doing the pose. You can keep your eyes closed
oly when you are perfect in a particular AASANA
for only them will you be able to adjust the
bodily movements and feel the correct stretches.
THE BRAIN:
During the practice of AASANAS , it is the body
alone which should be active while the brain
should remain passive, watchful and alert. If the
are done with the brain, then you will not be
able to see your own mistake.
BREATHING:
In all the AASANAS, the breathing should be
done through the nostrils only and not through
the mouth.
Do not restrain the breath while in the process
of the AASANAS or while staying in it. Follow the
instructions regarding breathing given in the
technique sections of the various AASANAS as
described hereafter.
SAVASANA:
After completing the practice of AASANAS always
lie down in Savasana for at least 5 to 10
minutes, as this will remove fatigue.
