Comments on: YSP-Sutras2.41-2.55

By: Breath Retention (kumbhaka) in Pranayama | Yoga With Subhash

Breath Retention (kumbhaka) in Pranayama | Yoga With Subhash — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:56:48 +0000

[...] "After mastering posture, one must practice control of the prana (pranayama) by stopping the motions of inhalation and exhalation" – Sutra 2.49 [...]

By: 21-Day Yoga Challenge | Yoga with Subhash

21-Day Yoga Challenge | Yoga with Subhash — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:25:47 +0000

[...] develop that self control and commitment is the niyama of ‘tapas’ (austerity – sutra 2.43). The word ‘tapas’ in Sanskrit means ‘heat’. An example usually given is [...]

By: Can Yoga Cause Injury? | Yoga with Subhash

Can Yoga Cause Injury? | Yoga with Subhash — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:17:17 +0000

[...] the basic definition of an asana (posture) according to Patanjali – “sthira-sukham- asanam” (Yoga Sutra 2.46) which means “a posture must be ‘sthira’ – steady/firm AND ‘sukham’ – [...]

By: Holding Poses for a Long Time | Yoga with Subhash

Holding Poses for a Long Time | Yoga with Subhash — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:01:20 +0000

[...] for further movement. Here we have to keep in mind the definition of asana according to Patanjali (sutra 2.46) – Sthira Sukham asanam (an asana must be firm/steady and comfortable). If we can train [...]