yoga chitta vritti nirodha
yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind



Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Elements of yoga practice

I took Scott's class tonight because I won't be around for Kathy's tomorrow. He reminded us of "yoga chitta vritti nirodha" and the elements of yoga asana practice:
  • asana (pose)
  • pranayama (breath control)
  • dristi (gaze/focus)
  • bandhas (locks)
  • vinyasa (connecting asana movement with breath)
Also gave me some good pointers to staying in adho mukha vrksasana (handstand).

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