Sanskrit word "asana" means the position of the body, bound, as a rule, the practice of yoga, and its initial value indicating the skill to sit still.Later yoga asanas become understood as a variety of poses, with which the practitioner to the spiritual well-being, as well as increases the flexibility and vitality of the body.
few decades ago, yoga and many methods of spiritual development, which came from all over the world, has become extremely popular and in demand in the West.However, due to the fact that the modern European citizen more accustomed different types of exercises, aimed solely at maintaining physical fitness, as well as significantly different from the affected object, independent practice yoga asanas can be performed with significant violations.
yoga often begin dealing without an experienced instructor, they randomly combine the familiar pose, not knowing that the asanas can not be Shuffle in random order.The correct sequence of position plays a key role in the effectiveness of the practice and each asana has a specific effect on the body.The correct combination of yoga asanas can have a healing effect, increase the flow of energy and calm the entire body.Understanding this principle is particularly important for an intelligent perception of yoga as a system, it is something much more than just a mindless repetition of poses.The asanas in yoga - the science and art.The ability to make the correct sequence of exercises is a scientific member of the practice.
particularly emphasizes the importance of compliance with the key principles of the system of the great teachers of our time - Iyengar yoga.The asanas performed with care and absolute accuracy - the hallmark of training as described in the wizard to continue teaching for 75 years.
Thus, if the position requires straight legs, which means that they must be perfectly straight.If the legs should be bent at the knees, it is necessary to comply with the correct angle between the thighs and calves.In some important asanas perfect symmetry between the hands and the soles of the feet, as well as the proper distribution of weight in the points of support.Carefully executed item is primarily the proper functioning of the human body.When yoga asanas are arranged clearly and accurately, the breath is balanced, thereby achieving a balance between mind, feelings and emotions.It is necessary to learn how to correctly perform each posture affects the whole person.
Iyengar yoga practitioners are also known for its ability to keep the asana for a long time.For a beginner it is the development of willpower significantly in the early stages of practice.Later, you have to go beyond pure coercion and rise to the level where you naturally want to stay in the asana for a long time.Later in the poses will be stability and joy.
