Thirty days have passed and ten posts have been posted on each on the three topics below which can be downloaded as PDF’s as three themed topics, each with ten questions or a single thirty question collective:
Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Practice Planning Questions 1-10
Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Study Theory Questions 1-10
Yoga Sūtra Study Questions 1-10
The thirty posts collated into a single downloadable PDF Study Workbook
Propose a Prāṇāyāma practice to influence Prāṇa Sthāna,
choosing either Samavṛtti or Viṣamavṛtti ratios.
Propose a Prāṇāyāma practice to increase the length
and stamina of the inhalation within Viloma Ujjāyī.
With regard to:
1. Differences between them in terms of stress on the knees.
2. Differences between them in terms of stress on the lower back.
3. Differences between them in terms of effect on high blood pressure.
4. Differences between them as a preparation for runners.
5. Differences between them as a counterpose for runners.
6. Differences between them for a person with sciatica.
1. In strengthening the leg muscles.
2. Potential stress on the sacroiliac joint.
3. Influencing the circulation.
4. Potential risk on the knees.
5. As a preparation for Dhanurāsana.
6. In helping with flat feet.
7. In improving the inhalation.
8. In decreasing lower back pain.
Practice Study Question around Āsana Planning Theory:
Identify a minimum of two modifications of preparatory Āsana
which can be used to make Adho Mukha Śvānāsana more effective.
Design an Āsana Practice for around 45′ according to the planning principles taught by TKV Desikachar.
The Vinyāsa Krama or planning steps in the practice will be a total of 90 breaths based around:
In this instance the practice will not include any sitting Mudrā, or seated Prāṇāyāma or Dhyāna.
In the structure link Āsana such as Samasthiti, Śavāsana, Vajrāsana, do not count in the breath tally.
Plan an Āsana practice to include:
1. Jaṭhara Parivṛtti – Stay 8 breaths each side
2. Uttāna Pādāsana – Stay 8 breaths
3. Viparīta Daṇḍāsana – Stay 8 breaths
A question given it me by TKV Desikachar during our 121 lessons in 1980 when learning Āsana practice planning skills.
Plan an Āsana practice to include:
1. Śalabhāsana – Repeat 12 times
2. Tiryaṅgmukha Ekapāda Paścimatānāsana – Stay 6 breaths each side
3. Paryaṅkāsana – Stay 12 breaths
A question given it me by TKV Desikachar during our 121 lessons in 1980 when learning Āsana practice planning skills.
1. In strengthening neck and arm muscles.
2. Potential stress on the sacroiliac joint.
3. Influencing the digestion.
4. Potential risk on the knees.
5. As a preparation for Dhanurāsana.
6. In helping with flat feet.
7. In improving elimination.
8. In decreasing lower back pain.
Explain the theoretical progression within the different Prāṇāyāma techniques.
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Plan a practice to stay 12 breaths each side in Mahāmudrā with
Uḍḍīyāna Bandha, choosing and justifying the ratio used within it.
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Compare and discuss the effects of Samavṛtti and Viṣamavṛtti breathing ratios
on Prāṇa Sthāna and Apāna Sthāna.
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Plan a practice to stay 12 breaths each side in Mahā Mudrā.
Choosing and justifying the ratio used within it.
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Compare the techniques and functions and applications for Śītalī and Sītkārī.
Especially with regard to their effects on Agni.
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Plan a practice to include staying 6 breaths each side Tiryaṅgmukha Ekapāda Paścimatānāsana
and staying 12 breaths in Paryaṅkāsana.
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