Please refer to this information for your safety, development and to experience through practice, the essence of the philosophy of Swami Kuvalyanandaji.

Asanas bring mental and physical steadiness, health and a feeling of lightness (Hatha Pradipika 1/17)

Practice on an empty stomach; wait 4 hours after heavy meal, one and a half hours after moderate meal, half an hour after half a cup of liquid.

Perform Asana in the early morning hours. v A vegetarian diet should be maintained.

Asana should follow bath and neti. v Asana should be practiced for 45minutes daily. v Pranayama should be practiced for 15 - 20minutes daily.

Practice in a well ventilated place whilst not in strong draught.

Yama and Niyama should be observed during Asana practice ~ Asana practice is the training ground of life. v Maintain a non-competitive attitude.

Follow every Asana by Shavasana or Makrasana to allow the body to absorb the benefit while the mind releases the hold upon thoughts ~ The deeper the relaxation, the deeper the results become.

Smooth movements into the position. Once in the final position maintenance of such in a comfortable and relaxed manner. v Stability, comfort and attention.

Allow breathing to be natural and not forced or controlled. v All Asana should be practiced in a gentle and slow movement. v No jerking movement.

No push or pull effect on the body.

Move with full awareness and concentration into and out of the Asana - the return is also important.

Withdraw the mind from the body and widen the perception with non-attachment. v Maintain stability and comfort.

Go into the final position slowly and maintain it comfortably. v Perform with least effort (Patanjali Yoga Sutras).

When in the final position, relax more and more.

"Be with caution, bold" - Swami Kuvlayananda

Observation of silence, whilst watching the body, the sensations, the movements, with non judgment observe the thoughts, watch them come and go, observe the true Being. Follow the flow of breath, without controlling, just watch and observe for some time.

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