The breath presents different possibilities in Āsana…
“The breath presents different possibilities in Āsana.
For example, there can be a refinement of the
posture through developing the breath.”
– TKV Desikachar England 1992…
Quotes
108 Yoga Practice Pointers – 91 – Sometimes the Vinyāsa Krama or special placing of steps from is more……
Sometimes the Vinyāsa Krama,
or special placing of steps from,
is more important than the steps to.
At other times the Vinyāsa Krama,
or special placing of steps to,
is more important than the steps from.
In our life as well as our practice.
108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers – 9 – Pratiloma Ujjāyī is both an elegant and eloquent Prāṇāyāma technique.
Prāṇāyāma Pointer 9 – Pratiloma Ujjāyī is both……
Pratiloma Ujjāyī is both an elegant and eloquent Prāṇāyāma technique.
What are the factors to consider in our teaching?
“What are the factors to consider in our teaching?
At least they should be made known to the student.
Deha Bheda – tall, fat, lean, scoliosis, straight back.
Sādhana according to the physical characteristics.
Something which must be fed, otherwise it will destroy.
For example lumbar lordosis and deep back bends could cause problems.”
– TKV Desikachar France 1983…
Svabhāva (innate disposition) – Nature of a person……
“Svabhāva (innate disposition) – Nature of a person.
For example tendency to put on weight, liver problem,
muscular pains for no reason, changes in temperature.
This is why Āyurveda divides humans into 3 types.
Approximately Pitta–Sattva, Kapha–Tamas, Vāta–Rajas Guṇa.
We not only look at the physical structure,
but also how food affects the individual.
Heavy in the morning, etc.
For example different children in the family affected by the same food differently.”
– TKV Desikachar France 1983…
108 Sūtra Study Pointers – 23 – Vāsanā is an unconscious motivation directed towards……
Vāsanā is an unconscious motivation directed towards
satisfying a physiological or psychological need.
– Commentary on Yoga Sūtra Chapter Four verse 8
Meditation must elevate the mind.
“Meditation must elevate the mind.
That is its basic purpose, to be where I was not.
This involves an ascent of the individual’s mind.”
– TKV Desikachar Madras 1988…
According to Patañjali even when you have something in front of you……
“According to Patañjali,
even when you have something in front of you,
you may not see it.
Even when you don’t have something in front of you,
but you want to see it,
you will see it.
Everything depends on YOU.”
– TKV Desikachar Madras 1988…
Students need to be aware of which parts of the body to……
“Students need to be aware of which parts of the body to bring attention to,
without the teachers hands to remind them;
so by reminding them in another posture,
they will be aware of which part to move.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992…
The request for learning must come from the aspirant……
“The request for learning must come from the aspirant.
Only then can be the process be step by step.
First one question which is understood, then the next.
For example Annam is Brahma,
then Prāṇa is Brahma.
This was the traditional approach by the aspirant.”
– TKV Desikachar France 1983…
108 Chanting Practice Pointers – 11 – A day without Gāyatrī is like a day without Sun.
The body can be underused, overused and abused……
“The body can be underused,
overused and abused, we need to be
aware of what is happening with the body,
but we also need to do something for the mind.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992…
If we direct the mind onto one part of the breath, then the mind……
“If we direct the mind onto one part of the breath,
then the mind affects the other parts of the breath.”
– TKV Desikachar Switzerland 1978…
If we relate to part of the breath we are related to all of the breath.
“If we relate to part of the breath,
we are related to all of the breath.”
– TKV Desikachar Switzerland 1978
The breath makes it possible to find ways to achieve access to……
“The breath makes it possible to find ways to achieve access to the posture,
it is possible to adapt a posture through the breath.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992…
Any posture far removed from the normal posture is a problem and……
“Any posture far removed from the normal posture is a problem
and therefore risky if there is any problem with the body.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992…
It is possible to be aware of the state of the mind by observing……
“It is possible to be aware of the state of the mind
by observing the body during an Āsana practice.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992…
Breathing should be done to have maximum effect on the spine……
“Breathing should be done to have maximum effect on the spine;
so start the inhale at the top of the lungs down,
with contracted abdomen to hold spine erect, offering from top to bottom.
Inhale from top to bottom makes sure that the spine is erect.
It was believed that breathing from the bottom to the top
would send the internal organs further down, which wasn’t considered healthy,
whereas breathing from the top to the bottom lifted the organs.
It also helps to work on the upper portion of the spine, which is a very sluggish area,
this …
The breath becomes very short using Bandha……
“The breath becomes very short using Bandha.
It is necessary to have a very long exhale
before it is possible to work with them effectively.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992…
Rāga – Something in us needs to be satisfied.
“Rāga – Something in us needs to be satisfied.”
– TKV Desikachar on Yoga Sūtra Chapter Two verse 7…