Yoga For Beginners Guide

If a man, who has not removed jealousy, backbiting, hatred, pride, selfishness says, "I am meditating for six hours daily," it is all nonsense. Excel. There is no hope of getting into a meditative mood even after a year unless a man removes all these Vrittis and purifies his mind first by selfless service at least for six months.

The Prana is the total energy which pervades the entire physical system and acts as a medium between the body and mind.

This pose reduces tension in the low back, opens the chest and lungs to obtain more oxygen, engages the upper back and shoulders and neck, relieves tightness in the skull, and coordinates the digestive process.

This asana energizes and also calms the nervous system, depending on the intent of the practice. It increases flexibility, range of motion, and circulation of the limbs, particularly the legs.

Breathe into the upper ribs and chest area

It relieves stiffness in shoulders, neck, back. hips, and knees, and strengthens ankles and knees. In most instances, it improves the sense of balance and builds stamina in the legs and arms.

The kidney functions are stimulated, together with the digestive system and the elimination process. Tension in the spinal column and surrounding muscles is reduced.

The pose benefits the chest area by correcting the forward slump of the shoulders. Neck and shoulder discomfort is reduced. It is recommended that seated twists follow the backbends.

Sitting posture is improved, flexibility in the hips and legs is enhanced, and leg cramps are reduced.

It relieves lower back discomfort from sitting for extended periods of time, aids elimination, and reduces constipation.

If there is undue pressure in the groins, support the outer knee with the back of a chair placed under the leg.