Asanas Flashcards
PADAHASTASANA (Standing Forward Bend) - FOCUS
We will start today with padahastasana, standing forward bend, in which we concentrate to perceive streams of telluric energy rising through the legs and focusing in mooladhara chakra, the accumulation of these energies in the area of the torso, and simultaneously the expelling of stagnant, waste energies through the palms and fingers back into the ground.
PADAHASTASANA (Standing Forward Bend) - AWARENESS
Eyes closed, attention focused to perceive: a pleasant sensation in the legs, the arousing of mooladhara chakra, the root chakra, increased vitality, and an energizing of the torso.
TADASANA (Tree Pose) - FOCUS
We will now perform tadasana, tree pose. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to feel the descending of cosmic energy through the arms – lunar, yin energy in the left arm, and solar, yang energy in the right arm – and the accumulation of this energy in the area of the torso. To retain this energy within your structure, maintain the continuous application of ashvini mudra, the constant contraction of the muscles of the anus.
TADASANA (Tree Pose) - AWARENESS
Attention focused to perceive: bio-magnetic fields around the arms, the discharging of the excess energies from the palms and fingers. Simultaneously note the subtle field of energy surrounding the body at the level of the torso, like a sphere, just outside the physical body.
PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA (Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend) - FOCUS
We will now continue with prasarita padottanasana, the wide-legged standing forward bend. In which we concentrate to feel streams of telluric energy rising through the legs and the accumulation of the collected energies at the level of mooladhara chakra. And the energy rises from muladhara, and runs along the spine, through sushumna nadi, all the way to sahasrara, the crown chakra.
PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA (Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend) - AWARENESS
Eyes closed, focus your attention to perceive: the continuation of the sublimation process of the vital energies rising upwards toward the superior chakras, and especially the arousal of sahasrara, the crown chakra; also note a state of lightness; and an elevation of the consciousness.
PAVANA MUKTASANA (Wind Release Pose) - FOCUS
Next we will perform pavana muktasana, the wind release pose. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to perceive the arousing of manipura chakra.
PAVANA MUKTASANA (Wind Release Pose) - AWARENESS
Focus your attention to perceive: the arousing of manipura chakra, the navel chakra. Note specific physiological effects in the abdominal area, a feeling of expansion at the level of the navel. Psychologically note a condition of insulation from external stimuli; a state of pratyahara; expansion; and increased willpower.
BHUJANGASANA (Cobra Pose) - FOCUS
Next, we will perform bhujangasana, the cobra pose. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to feel the arousing of anahata chakra, the heart chakra, with cosmic energies. And also, perceive some telluric energy, rising up along the legs and spine to the area of the heart.
BHUJANGASANA (Cobra Pose) - AWARENESS
Keeping the eyes closed, attention focused to perceive: very fine vibrations in the area of the heart plexus; the arousing of anahata chakra; an affectionate mood without any object; a feeling of deep internal calmness. Try to perceive the specific emotion of universal love.
JANUSIRSHASANA (Head to the Knee Pose) - FOCUS
We now come to janushirshasana, head to the knee pose. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to feel the polarized arousing of mooladhara chakra.
JANUSIRSHASANA (Head to the Knee Pose) - AWARENESS (LEFT)
Attention focused to perceive: the energizing of the left leg; the arousing of the receptive aspect of mooladhara chakra. Note an increased condition of vitality at the level of the torso; a release of tension and an internal massage in the right side of the lumbar area.
JANUSIRSHASANA (Head to the Knee Pose) - AWARENESS (RIGHT)
Attention focused to perceive: the energizing of the right leg; the arousing of the emissive aspect of mooladhara chakra. Note an increased condition of vitality at the level of the torso; a release of tension; and an internal massage in the left side of the lumbar area.
Finally, note a condition of harmony and balance at the level of this chakra.
PASCHIMOTTANASANA (Seated Forward Bend) - FOCUS
We will now perform paschimottanasana, seated forward bend. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to feel the direct arousing of mooladhara chakra with telluric energy. Perceive streams of telluric energy rising through the spine then descending down the arms and moving along the legs, creating a beautiful circuit of energy.
PASCHIMOTTANASANA (Seated Forward Bend) - AWARENESS
Eyes closed, attention focused to perceive: the energizing of the legs; the intense arousing of mooladhara chakra, the root chakra; an increased condition of vitality; an enhanced stability of the mind.
ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA - FOCUS
We will now perform ardha matsyendrasana, the spinal twist pose. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to perceive the polarized arousing of vishuddha chakra, the throat chakra. We will first do a performance for the arousing of the lunar aspect where we focus on the receptive, feminine aspect, at the level of the throat chakra.
ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA - AWARENESS (LEFT)
Eyes closed, attention focused to perceive: the arousing of the receptive aspect of vishuddha chakra; the specific perception of space and time corresponding to this level of consciousness. Note possible perceptions received from akasha tattva.
ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA - AWARENESS (RIGHT)
Eyes closed, attention focused to perceive: the arousing of the emissive aspect of vishuddha chakra; the amplified, altered perception of space and time at this level of consciousness. Note the capacity of control over “clips” from the akashic records.
Finally, note a condition of balance and harmony at the level of this chakra.
SARVANGASANA (Shoulder Stand) - FOCUS
We will now perform sarvangasana, shoulder stand. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to perceive the flow of cosmic energy descending through the legs and spine to the level of vishuddha chakra. And simultaneously note the sublimation of excess sexual energy from the area of the pelvis to the mental sphere.
SARVANGASANA (Shoulder Stand) - AWARENESS
Eyes closed, attention focused to perceive: the intense arousing of vishuddha chakra; a particular way of perceiving space and time at this level; past, present, and future are perceived as a single duration.
VAJRASANA (Diamond Pose) - FOCUS
We will now move to vajrasana, the diamond pose. During the performance of this asana, concentrate to perceive the simultaneous arousing of ajna and anahata chakras with cosmic energy.
VAJRASANA (Diamond Pose) - AWARENESS
Attention focused to perceive: the simultaneous arousing of both ajna and anahata chakras; the specific condition of harmony between these two chakras; heart in the mind and mind in the heart; the mind becoming clear, light, and fast; and a specific feeling of compassion.
YOGASANA (The Pose of Yoga or Union) - FOCUS
We will now perform the final asana for today, yogasana, the pose of Yoga or union. During the performance of this asana concentrate to perceive the arousing of the heart chakra.
YOGASANA (The Pose of Yoga or Union) - AWARENESS
That will do. Stay in yogasana if you wish or come up to a seated position, with eyes closed. Attention focused to perceive: the activation of the heart chakra, a state of interiorization, humility, gratitude, and universal love.
