BKS Iyengar‘s representation of the eight limbs of Yoga as described in his book “Tree of Yoga” 1 The roots YAMAS Foundation for living honorable and clearly 2 The trunk NIYAMAS establishing a base of purity in one’s body and mind 3 the branches ASANA physical practice of yoga postures 4 the leaves PRANAYAMA discipline of the breath 5…

Paryankasana with a vertical block under the thoracic spine and my hands holding a belt.….”The practice of backbends is uplifting to the spirit and infuses the mind with joy..While backbends cannot change our circumstances, they can change how we react and respond to them..Backbends require a sensitivity to what we cannot see..Guruji says the practice…

We are bringing the feet to our head to symbolise the stinging of the ego. The feet, which kind of symbolise the most humble part of our body, the ones that touch the earth are now coming to the top of the head, the place in our body that is probably most revered.The feet touching the head…

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