Reflections on Yoga

  Even though a person does not need to learn about anatomy and physiology formally in order to master the asana that has popularized yoga in the west, it sure can help to increase understanding of what is happening as the individual moves through their day to day life.
  In some moments an individual can practice a technique in a manner that is unsafe which than can exacerbate existing problems or create new ones all together. This is when having an understanding of form and function in an anatomical and physiological stand point is very useful.
  Individuals that have not delved into the anatomy and physiology of our being can become very adept at understanding their own body but it can be quite difficult for them to develop a true empathy for another persons unique differences in anatomy and physiology.

  Hatha Yoga is the physical practice of moving in particular ways and holding particular postures. Hatha itself denotes 'force' so any of the physical asana practices fall under the term of Hatha Yoga.
  Yoga is most widely termed as 'Union'.
  Hatha yoga is the physical exercise that has evolved mainly through the history of India and has recently moved across the globe. It is an attempt at unifying the body, brain and spirit by encouraging and increasing the movement of prana (energy) and citta (mind, information, mental processes as a whole) through the nadis (channels) of the body. In turn the individuals health and vital life force is increased and there is an easier time recovering from setbacks.


Further reflections to come