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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. NINTH WEEK

NINTH WEEK During this week there is considerable stretching, backwards and forwards.  Every part of the body is being exercised.  Whether we can partly or fully manage them, we should attempt all postures from the first day.  Gradually we will tackle them better and better. Most postures will help promote firmness and flexibility of the spine and…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. EIGHTH WEEK

EIGHTH WEEK By now most of us have experienced the beneficial changes in our body, habits and mental outlook.  We should be noticing marked improvements in our daily life; better appetite, sound sleep, reduced stress, more discipline in sleeping habits, etc. Locust postures are the quintessence of perfection as lung exercises.  Hence the importance of maintaining the…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. SEVENTH WEEK

SEVENTH WEEK                          Shoulder stand will reinforce the beneficial effects obtained from last week’s reverse postures.  It is an advanced version and its effects are more powerful. Follow carefully all the steps and instructions for every posture.  You will be amazed how well you can perform them when done the proper way. There is no rigid sequence…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. SIXTH WEEK

SIXTH WEEK Postures already learnt in previous weeks serve as basis to more advanced ones. We will notice that by simply adding some extra movements to them, we are obtaining more and more advanced postures. The veins are among the weakest components of the circulatory system.  The leg veins are especially at risk having to support the…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. FIFTH WEEK

FIFTH WEEK The new postures have to be practiced daily as usual.  If there is extra time we may include, on and off, a few postures of previous weeks.  Else, we may gradually increase the number of breathing rounds by one or two. The daily chest expansion postures, the back stretches, will help reduce stiffness and increase…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. WEEK 4

FOURTH WEEK As from this week always start the day’s practice with these simple postures for warming up: Palm tree posture, Talasana I (Fig 23) FIG 23 Palm tree posture, Talasana II (Fig 24) FIG 24 and Stick posture, Yestikasana (Fig 29). FIG 29 This will allow the system to be more responsive. Yoga postures proper, begin this week.  Deep yogic…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. WEEK 3

THIRD WEEK Meditation is best done sitting on the floor.  Sit on a small rug or mat.  Choose a posture in which we can sit comfortably for at least one hour. In the beginning, 10-15 minutes breathing and meditation will be sufficient.  We will be surprised how very fast we can learn sitting in Lotus posture. It…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. WEEK 2

SECOND WEEK These first two weeks are devoted entirely to relaxation and deep breathing.  This week we are going to learn simple stretching postures.  It will help having more awareness of ourselves, master our breathing and synchronise it with mental repetition. We will notice how stiff and tense our body has grown over the years.  How our…

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BOOK 1. CHAPTER 23. WEEK 1

FIRST WEEK RELAXATION POSTURES Yogic relaxation involves several relaxation postures.  The corpse posture is one of the most important postures.  It gives absolute relaxation.  Its effect is immediate and amazing.  Body and mind both experience perfect calmness.  Done 5 to 15 minutes, it is worth more than several hours of unsound, restless sleep. The highly strung person should…

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