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1. Āsana, Mudrā, Prāṇāyāma, Dhāraṇā & Chant Practice
2. Āsana & Kriyā Practice
3. Mudrā & Bandha Practice
4. Prāṇāyāma & Pratyāhāra Practice
5. Dhāraṇā & Dhyānam Practice
6. Mantra & Sūtra Chant Practice
1. Āsana, Mudrā, Prāṇāyāma, Dhāraṇā & Chant Practice – Collected Overview Posts
- The viniyoga of Yoga is about Relationship……
- The Link between the practice limbs of Āsana, Mudrā, Prāṇāyāma and Dhyānam
- What are the Primary Areas for Study of Yoga Practice Techniques……
- The implications of Krishnamacharya’s and Desikachar’s teachings on practice……
- It is the pleasure of practising Yoga because you want to practice……
- My understanding on the context and content of Yoga Makaranda
- Yoga teaching as an extension of Yoga practice rather than……
- Musings on the Student’s Relationship with the Teacher
- Reflections on TKV Desikachar’s Teaching and Svatantra……
- An introduction to what is the art of the viniyoga of Yoga Practice
- What are the Primary Areas for Study of Yoga Practice Techniques……
- Yoga practice as a process precedes Yoga practice as content……
- Increasingly I observe Yoga teachers, even if not trained specifically in……
- The Practice Planning Interrelationship between Āsana, Mudrā, Prāṇāyāma and Dhyānam
- The seeds from Krishnamacharya’s and Desikachar’s teachings on Haṭha Yoga……
- Though there are many different aspects to formal ‘home’ practice……
- The breadth, depth and potential of Desikachar’s teachings on practice……
Last Updated 8th August 2019
2. Āsana & Kriyā Practice – Collected Posts
– Āsana Form & Function Posts
- Nāma, Rūpa, Lakṣana – The Name, Form and Characteristics of Āsana
- Yoga Postures in Practice – A series on Āsana by Paul Part 1 Samasthiti
- Yoga Postures in Practice – A series on Āsana by Paul Part 2 Tāḍāsana
- Yoga Postures in Practice – A series on Āsana by Paul Part 3 Uttānāsana
- Yoga Postures in Practice – A series on Āsana by Paul Part 4 Utkaṭāsana
- The teaching of Krishnamacharya around Āsana included an in-depth appreciation of the Lakṣaṇa……
- Āsana brings steadiness, health and lightness……
- There are some forms within the postural resources developed by……
- Haṭha Yoga has another role other than mere freedom of movement……
- Āsana is not just another form of exercise……
- The Viniyoga of Āsana Practice & Practice Theory Progressive Modules
- My role as a trainer is to teach you to teach Āsana not teach you how to practice Āsana…..
- Āsana brings steadiness, health and lightness of limb……
- Pratikriyā Bhāvana for Vīrabhadrāsana
- Considerations for Vinyāsa Krama around Bakāsana……
- The Viniyoga of Āsana Part 1 of 15 – Āsana according to Haṭha and Rāja
- The Viniyoga of Āsana Part 2 of 15 – There are Many Approaches to Āsana Practice
Last Updated 2nd March 2020
– Āsana Practice Sequencing Posts
- Vinyāsa Krama is pronounced according to its meaning as……
- A fundamental facet in the principles of Āsana, Mudrā and Prāṇāyāma practice……
- When considering what to practice, it can be helpful to consider our starting point……
- Finding your starting point within an Āsana to set a direction and goal
- Yoga practice as a process precedes Yoga practice as content……
- Chatting with TKV Desikachar during a lesson in the early 1990’s…..
- Cultivating a home Yoga practice is an odyssey through a relationship……
- What are the concepts of Sṛṣṭi Krama, Sthiti Krama and Anta Krama?
- Examples of Vinyāsa Krama for Sitting Āsana within a Single Practice.
- Āsana practice to ascertain capability for Sarvāṅgāsana……
- The Viniyoga of Āsana Part 3 of 15 – The Principles used in Constructing an Āsana Practice
- The Viniyoga of Āsana Part 4 of 15 – Considerations around the Direction of Āsana Practice
- The Viniyoga of Āsana Part 5 of 15 – Common Points within the Variables in Āsana Practice
Last Updated 9th March 2020
– Counter Posture, Transition & Rest Posts
- Reflections on Pratikriyāsana or the role of Opposite Action Postures
- The counter posture needs to be mastered before a particular Āsana is attempted
- Pratikriyāsana or opposite action postures have counterpostural, compensational and transitional roles
- The role of Śavāsana within an Āsana practice was as a transitional link pose…
Last Updated 30th May 2019
– Breathing in Āsana Posts
- If we appreciate the role of breathing in Āsana how can we make it longer?
- Know your breath and its unique characteristics in Āsana and you will……
- Longer term Vinyāsa Krama within the Viniyoga of the breath in Āsana……
- The breath can be a key to unlocking the mystery of the relationship……
- Though there are many different aspects to formal ‘home’ practice……
- The relationship between the breath in Āsana with that in Prāṇāyāma.
- Āsana practice as a prerequisite to exploring how to integrate Prāṇāyāma……
- viniyoga Vignette 1 – Antar and Bāhya Kumbhaka in Āsana
- My understanding on the context and content of Yoga Makaranda
Last Updated 27th July 2019
– Dynamic & Static Form Posts
Last Updated 30th May 2019
– Variation & Modification Posts
Last Updated 30th May 2019
– Bṛṃhaṇa & Laṅghana Kriyā Posts
- Bṛṃhaṇa Kriyā and Laṅghana Kriyā as Expansive and Contractive potentials…..
- We can learn how we can fine tune our practice according to our basic nature…
Last Updated 30th May 2019
– Śikṣaṇa Rakṣaṇa & Cikitsā Posts
- Prāṇāyāma was taught according to the principles of Cikitsā, Rakṣaṇa and Śikṣaṇa……
- Cikitsā Practice for a Beginning, though not Novice, Level Āsana student
- It is not possible to give examples of illnesses or ailments that can be improved……
- it is still unclear how much Yoga someone has to do to get the benefits…..
- What is healthy for the Heart of Yoga?
- This guiding principle of seeing the person rather than the problem……
- The concept of Bhāva and Abhāva in Yoga Practice……
Last Updated 30th May 2019
– Observation & Āsana Posts
Last Updated 30th May 2019
3. Mudrā & Bandha Practice – Collected Posts
- According to the Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā, Aśvinī Mudrā and Mūla Bandha are……
- One primary prerequisite to initiation into a Tri Bandha Sādhana was a……
- Saravāṅgāsana as a Mudrā – Part One
- viniyoga Vignette 5 – Introducing Uḍḍīyana Bandha within an Āsana practice
- Vinyāsa Krama for the Catur Bandha in Mahā Mudrā for an advanced Āsana student……
Last Updated 30th May 2019
4. Prāṇāyāma & Pratyāhāra Practice – Collected Posts
- Prāṇāyāma is common to both Haṭha and Rāja Yoga Sādhana……
- Prāṇāyāma within Rāja Yoga and Haṭha Yoga
- Primary Prāṇāyāma Techniques as taught by Krishnamacharya and Desikachar
- Prāṇāyāma – Where to Start? Part One
- Prāṇāyāma – Where to Start? Part Two
- Prāṇāyāma – Where to Start? Part Three
- Prāṇāyāma – Where to Start? Part Four
- Deepening our relationship with Prāṇāyāma deepens our relationship with Āsana……
- Leave more than enough time for Prāṇāyāma……
- Cale Vāte Calaṃ Cittam – As is the Breath so is the Psyche…….
- viniyoga Vignette 2 – Combining techniques in Prāṇāyāma
- Commentary on viniyoga Vignette 2 – Combining techniques in Prāṇāyāma
- viniyoga Vignette 3 – Śītalī and Anuloma Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma within Āsana
- viniyoga Vignette 4 – Combining Prāṇāyāma within Āsana
- 20 Minute Prāṇāyāma Practice
- In the beginning of our journey into the arts of Āsana and Prāṇāyāma……
- When reflecting on the intimacy of the relationship between Prāṇāyāma and Āsana experientially……
Last Updated 20th March 2020
5. Dhāraṇā & Dhyānam Practice – Collected Posts
Last Updated 30th May 2019
6. Mantra & Sūtra Chant Practice – Collected Posts
- One example of this depth is Krishnamacharya’s lesser known work in the teaching of Mantra……
- Making a start in learning to Chant the Yoga Sūtra……
- Learning to Chant the Four Chapters of the Yoga Sūtra……
- Kayena Vāca – Yoga Sūtra Chanting Closing Prayer with Translation
Last Updated 30th May 2019