– Collected Āsana Practice Planning Questions

I am collating a number of individual practice planning questions posted previously around Āsana as an illustration of the principles of Vinyāsa Krama.

They are presented here collectively to invite attention to the wide-ranging possibilities that existed in the teachings of TKV Desikachar in the field of working with a variety of Āsana, in terms of exploring this particular aspect of Yoga practice, through emphasising either breadth or depth.

• Design an Āsana practice according to the principles taught by TKV Desikachar
• Design an Āsana practice to include Ardha Uttānāsana, Śīrṣāsana and Navāsana
• Design an Āsana practice which focuses on Vīrabhadrāsana and Upaviṣṭa Koṇāsana
• Design an Āsana practice which focuses on Vasiṣṭhāsana and Eka Pāda Rājakapotāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to include Jaṭhara Parivṛtti, Uttāna Pādāsana and Viparīta Daṇḍāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to move towards being able to work dynamically 8 times in Ūrdhva Prasṛta Pādāsana
• Design an Āsana practice around Dhanurāsana and Ardha Matsyendrāsana
• Design an Āsana practice with an emphasis on working with arm movements in Bhujaṅgāsana as preparation for Dhanurāsana.
• Design an Āsana practice leading to staying in Sarvāṅgāsana for 8 minutes
• Design an Āsana practice leading to Sarvāṅgāsana with a crown of 12 breaths 1.1.1.1.
• Design an Āsana practice to work dynamically in Eka Pāda Uttāna Mayūrāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to include three hand balance Āsana of your choice
• Design an Āsana practice which focuses on Śalabhāsana and Nāvāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to include Śalabhāsana, Tiryaṅgmukha Ekapāda Paścimatānāsana and Paryaṅkāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to stay in Tiryaṅgmukha Ekapāda Paścimatānāsana and Paryaṅkāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to stay 8 minutes in Paścimatānāsana
• Design an Āsana practice which supports 12 Breaths 1.1.2.1 in Sthiti Paścimatānāsana
• Design an Āsana practice to experience the application of Sound in Āsana

Each question is posted as a single sheet, downloadable as a PDF. They can also be viewed on a single webpage collated alongside other aspects of Haṭha Yoga practice and practice theory, such as Mudrā, Bandha or Prāṇāyāma, via the quick links below.

1. Āsana Practice Planning Questions
2. Āsana and Mudrā Practice Planning Questions
3. Āsana Mudrā and/or Prāṇāyāma Practice Planning Questions
4. Āsana Mudrā and Prāṇāyāma Practice Theory Questions