Asana – March 2017

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In the physical practice of yoga, some poses
look easily achievable but are actually quite
demanding physically and mentally. Parivrtta
Baddha Trikonasana is a good example. Since
Trikonasana or Triangle pose is part of a regular
asana class nowadays, some practitioners ask:
can a small twist and arm locking cause injury to
a practitioner? The answer is YES.

Since this pose activates the Manipuraha Chakra,
it easily creates fire in the body, making a
practitioner excited and “hungry” for more – for
more challenging poses, a deeper inhalation and
exhalation of the breath, and a mental appetite
that needs to be satisfied. When not controlled or

balanced, this can lead to physical injury and/or
an overactive mind.

This fire within is important for keeping the body

healthy, but in everything that we are and do,
balance is essential. Do physical practice, but also
remember to do mental/emotional practice. Keep
the mind and body in sync with each other for a
more fulfilling experience. Use this opportunity
to include silent meditation in the asana and
pranayama practice.

Try new posed by learning from a qualified and
proficient teacher. Do not be afraid to modify
the practice to suit your needs; just keep core
principles and injury-prevention tips in mind.

Thirumoolar’s

Thirumandiram

Aaraadharam - Six

Foundation

Tantra – 7 – Mantra 1

Naalum Irumoondrum Eeraithum

Eeraarum

Kolinmel Nindra Kurikal

Pathinaarum

Moolangan Daangae Mudintha

Mudhal Irandum

Kaalangan Daanadi Kaanalum

Aamae

Explanation:

Piercing the chakras, that are

petelled;

Four, six, ten and twelve;

And the six and ten still above;

Lo! Behold then the twin petalled

centre finale;

You have indeed beheld the holy

feet of the timeless one.

about Thirumandiram by

Thirumoolar

A Seminal yogic text by Siddha Thiru-

moolar. This is a sacred monumental work

of philosophical and spiritual wisdom

rendered in verse form. It is a seminal

work    and  is  the     first   treatise   in   Tamil  that    

details the various approach of Ashtanga

Yoga, Tantra and Saiva Siddhanta.