About Me
- Yoga Deva (Debdatta Biswas)
- Deva was the Champion of Champions in all yoga competitions in India and has embraced yoga since the age of 6. Not only has he been teaching since 1983 in India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal and Singapore, he has also been the chief judge for hundreds of state, national and international competitions globally. With a diploma in Yoga Therapy, he has over 25 years of experience treating patients and has written numerous articles on yoga for leading publications. Deva teaches Hatha Yoga for all levels, asana and pranayama, Yoga Therapy and Yoga Nidra (meditation and relaxation). His expertise in Yoga Therapy - especially effective for people of all ages with chronic problems and psychosomatic diseases - has allowed him to incorporate light mobilising energy, curative yoga postures, pranayama, breathing exercises and relaxation into his classes.
2013/08/27
2013/01/14
What are the principles of yoga postures?
Usually in the name of yoga we practice yoga postures to keep ourselves healthy and attractive. This is a very superficial result of yoga practice. Still these postures also have some fundamental principles. In these postures , the great emphasis laid on 'static' stretching, which is safer than dynamic isotonic or isometric exercises. It should be practiced in a slow and steady manner and all jerks should be avoided. And when you attain the posture, you should maintain it in a comfortable and relaxed manner. So from starting to attain the comfortable posture, the whole practice process is a coordination between muscular system, nervous system and also involves related systems including mind, which we can call the tonic reflex system.
When we decide to practice yoga, we have to consider our bodily condition, age and sex. As yoga is very individual practice, one must give the due regards considering the limitations of one’s bodily condition, age and sex. Specially in group practice, we tend to forget this principle and easily get attracted by our neighbor practitioner, which may cause injury or ill effect of yoga .
During yoga practice, mental engagement or following the certain sensation produced by the posture is important. In order to receive that sensation, we may keep our eyes closed during practice. Mind should not be allowed to wander. Sometimes music in the yoga class room may destroy the real purpose.
When it comes to the breathing, one should exhale when muscles are in flexion and inhale when muscles are in extension. Hold the breathe when you feel the posture difficult, but target to keep breathe normal and ease when you attain the final posture. Or rather you watch your breathe - when its near normal means your posture becoming ease, comfortable and relaxed. And then only you can get maximum benefit out of the respective posture.
Finally the selection of the postures is also important. Should proceed from simple to advance. Ask your body and mind if you are really ready.
When we decide to practice yoga, we have to consider our bodily condition, age and sex. As yoga is very individual practice, one must give the due regards considering the limitations of one’s bodily condition, age and sex. Specially in group practice, we tend to forget this principle and easily get attracted by our neighbor practitioner, which may cause injury or ill effect of yoga .
During yoga practice, mental engagement or following the certain sensation produced by the posture is important. In order to receive that sensation, we may keep our eyes closed during practice. Mind should not be allowed to wander. Sometimes music in the yoga class room may destroy the real purpose.
When it comes to the breathing, one should exhale when muscles are in flexion and inhale when muscles are in extension. Hold the breathe when you feel the posture difficult, but target to keep breathe normal and ease when you attain the final posture. Or rather you watch your breathe - when its near normal means your posture becoming ease, comfortable and relaxed. And then only you can get maximum benefit out of the respective posture.
Finally the selection of the postures is also important. Should proceed from simple to advance. Ask your body and mind if you are really ready.
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