Asana
Asana is compassionate relationship
IN A C T I O N
IN A C T I O N
Translated from Sanskrit as " a pleasant seat "
to reflect in with ease
Traditionally practiced whenever supportive
a shape on its own, or a few in a sequence
to prepare the body and mind for s t i l l n e s s
to reflect in with ease
Traditionally practiced whenever supportive
a shape on its own, or a few in a sequence
to prepare the body and mind for s t i l l n e s s
Natali Smirnova
' atha yoga anushasanam '
now the discipline of yoga
Yoga Sutra 1.1
when we bring our presence, humility, and reverence
into this moment
with a curiosity for learning, and a dedication driven by desire
this is when we begin Yoga
now the discipline of yoga
Yoga Sutra 1.1
when we bring our presence, humility, and reverence
into this moment
with a curiosity for learning, and a dedication driven by desire
this is when we begin Yoga
Asana is visceral integration of Yoga
as a way of life
as a way of life
and it is for
E V E R Y B O D Y
E V E R Y B O D Y
regardless of ability, age, race, caste, sex, gender, color, shape, orientation, or any other harmful separation
Voyta
easing into a shape • listening • pausing • shifting • integrating • noticing • adjusting • adventures within • accepting • honoring • respecting • revering • creative adaptation • recognition • gratitude • conscious transitions from one present moment to another
Agung Pandit
Asana is opportunity to play with the threshold of
where we've been
where we are
and where we're going
Polina Tankilevitch
Asana is not a performance
no contortion or calisthenics
There is no stance better than another
no levels : no hierarchy
Shu Lei
Asana is " advanced "
when experienced with e a s e :
Comfortable Relaxed Steady
Responsive Adaptive Calm
Yoga Practitioners & Changemakers:
These Yoga Teachers are reclaiming Yoga in western culture, where it historically has been diluted, commodified, and appropriated.
They lead and illuminate ways to honor the roots of Yoga and nourish our minds, bodies, and communities with their healing supportive wisdom.
A deep bow of gratitude to them.
If your Yoga practice is currently reduced to Asana:
Reflect on the nature of your relationship with yoga.
Why do you practice? How does Asana support you?
Study Yama and Niyama to create a foundation in the relationship values, philosophy, and principles of Yoga to avoid misunderstanding and thus misusing Yoga. We integrate the Yama and Niyama into daily practice (sadhana) and in this way bring these values into our lives.
Deepen and broaden your sadhana to honor and learn beyond asana from the sacred roots, people, and lineages of indigenous Yoga wisdom.
Learn how white yoga practitioners continue a legacy of harm in colonized Yoga spaces. Commit to Ahimsa, interrupting harm, developing compassion, and growing capacity to digest new concepts.
Practice Patience. Examine the Why? Foster Compassion. Build Imagination. Cultivate Empathy!
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