Asana
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Lecture 5/6. Spain, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2014.
Developing on the breathing practices from previous lectures the simple practices here are the first step of a deep exploration of the breathing mechanism, and how this relates to pranayama according to the Yoga Sutras.
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Lecture 4/6. Spain, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2014.
The lecture includes discussion about the first four limbs of Aṣṭanga Yoga – the yama, niyama, āsana and prāṇāyāma. As part of this discussion it outlines a fundamental difference between Hatha yoga and Pātañjali’s Yoga Sutras and the outcome if one doesn’t adopt the yama and Niyama before practising āsana.
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Lecture 2/6. Spain, Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2014.
Take some time to experiment with your breathing under the guidance of of Swamiji: there is much to learn and reflect upon. These experiments can help us learn the purpose of āsanas from the perspective of Pātañjali, and the fundamental difference between pranayama and āsana in the Yoga Sutras and in the Hatha Yoga Pradīprikā. They can also help us become aware of the difference between “doing” and “happening”.
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Lecture 2/5. Singapore, 2010.
The lecture develops the idea of bearable, tolerable and pleasurable from Lecture 1. And from there moves to talk about how, via the help of our Ego we develop our understanding of the world.
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Lecture 1/5. Singapore, 2010.
This lecture series begins with a discussion about Asanas, and how this physical practice gives rise to the the feelings of bearable, comfortable and pleasurable. Swamiji then, creates links and weaves stories to show how we can apply these ideas and experiences in our every day life.