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We show here some yoga Asanas; we have undertaken these postures to the best of our ability.
They are not perfect, but we hope they provide you with an indication of the level of our
practice. Asanas comprise only one of the eight limbs of yoga. The eight limbs of yoga are: -
Yama ethical disciplines
Niyama self observation Asana posture Pranayama breath control Pratyahara sense withdrawal Dharana concentration Dhyana meditation Samadhi a state of peace and joy |
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| In the Yoga Sutra, Patanjali tells us 'Posture is steadiness and ease. Asana (resting in a posture) happens when effort ceases and meditation occurs.' | Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana |
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| Sirsasana (Heather, Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore) | Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana A |
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| Adho Mukha Shvanasana | Hanumanasana |
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| Marichyasana A | Padahastasana |
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| Parsvottanasana | Parsvottanasana (pt 2) |
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| Urdhva Dhanurasana | Uttana Padasana |
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| Padmasana | |
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| 'Practice and all is coming' Sri K Patthabi Jois | Om Mane Padmai Om. I am the jewel within the Lotus |