Mental clarity requires sensitivity in asana & pranayama. Adhyatmika sadhana (practice pertaining to Self) ascertains the known, knowing, & knower as objects of knowledge.
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Virtue of Ahimsa in Asana
Noble qualities surface when asana churns the ocean within. Ahimsa (non-violence) is the manifestation of the Six Virtues of equanimity, control of senses, tolerance…. Identify ahimsa, not the negation of himsa (violence).
Asana — Weave of Thought & Action
Asana is more than physical. It is a mirror for svadhyaya (self-study). It reflects thought, thinking, and thinker.
Dharma in Asana
Dharma is decided deep in the core of the heart and sustains you like a magnanimous mother.
Yama & Niyama — Ethico-Religious Practice
Ashtanga yoga is an ethico-religious practice comprised of yama and niyama.