When the breath in meets the breath out
Tasmin Sati Shwasa Prashwasayoho Gativicchedaha Pranayamaha|
Once established in the right yogic posture of asana, the focus can now be shifted to the Prana or life force. The Sutras begin with Yama and Niyama which purify and move on to steadying the physical body with asana and a focus on the inhalation and exhalation of the breath.
Breath is like a container for Prana which is subtle life energy. By regulating the inhalation and exhalation, Prana is regulated.
This Sutra speaks of stopping the flow of Prana or rather making it so quiet and steady that there is no inhalation and exhalation. There is a state of fullness and stillness of the breath. This reflects in a stillness in the state of mind too.
(Participants at a yoga event in Chennai's Jiva Park, organised by the Bharatiya Yog Sansthan on Gandhi Jayanthi. - Pix. Swahilya Shambhavi.)
2 comments:
The very envisioning of stillness brings a state of calm that is unrivalled!
Yes, it can be even seeing a calm face or a lake!
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