Anantāsana (Sleeping/Reclining Vishnu): Lie on your side, supporting your head with the bottom arm or hand. Stretch the body into a long line, with hips and feet stacked vertically. Bend the top knee, and bring it towards your shoulder. Holding that foot with your hand or a strap, extend the leg upwards. Open the foot … [Read more…]
Well, dear Readers, have you missed me? You may have noticed that I skipped a week. I didn’t forget you! I was here, busy writing, and now I have much to share. “Āsana & ananta, part 3” is ready for your reading pleasure, but it will wait till next week. (Can you bear the suspense? … [Read more…]
2.47 By lessening the natural tendency for restlessness and by meditating on the infinite, āsana is mastered. The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, translation by Swami Satchidananda The question of “meditating on the infinite” in āsana practice has continued to occupy my mind this week. I’ve been reflecting on how I teach the āsanas. When I … [Read more…]