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Asana for Adults

Padmásana (Lotus Posture)

Primary Objective of the Ásana Prepares the body for meditation. Foundation for deep meditation. Anatomical objective: It loosens the external rotators of the hip joint. Padmásana is one of the 4 Dhyanásanas that aid in concentration and meditation along with Siddhásana/Siddha pose, Baddha Padmásana/Lotus pose, and Viirásana/Brave, This is one of the ideal poses for meditation for some people. NOTE: This ásana is an intermediate/advanced… Read More »Padmásana (Lotus Posture)

Siddhásana (Perfect Posture)

Primary Objective of the Ásana Prepares the body for meditation. Along with Padmásana/Lotus, Baddha Padmásana/Bound lotus, and Viirásana/Brave, it is one of the 4 Dhyanásanas that aid in concentration and meditation. This is one of the ideal poses for meditation for some people. Repetitions: none  Length of hold (ideal): sustain as long as possible.Breath: continuous  Steps of Practice 1.Begin by sitting on the floor with… Read More »Siddhásana (Perfect Posture)

Bhastrikásana (Bellows Posture)

Primary Objective of the Ásana This asana supports digestive health, especially elimination.  Repetitions (standard): 8 Length of hold (ideal): 8 seconds Breath: kumbhaka Steps of practice, further details & rationale Preparatory Steps Considerations Safety essentials  Variations Core Strengthening Variations Alternating Legs Variation Arms Overhead Variation  Benefits  Visualizations & Ideations Bhastrikásana is a very nice pose for even the beginning of an asana class because of… Read More »Bhastrikásana (Bellows Posture)

Feature Ásanas

This issue of AMAYE Voices features two of the ideal ásanas Anandamurti recommended for meditation.  However, sometimes these can be difficult and often excruciating for the yoga meditation practitioner.  Other meditation ásanas include the following: Bhojanásana or Sukhasana This posture is frequently referred to as the tailor’s or eating pose.  It is a comfortable position, having the buttocks rest on a cushion or blanket can… Read More »Feature Ásanas