While for the mind, relaxation is to rest in a comfortable bad with soft pillows and blankets, an important part of the Hatha Yoga relaxation is creating positive tension. This alignment is possible when the muscles are strong enough to support the bones and prevent the collapsing of the skeleton. The main stream, western physical practice can definitely work with Hatha yoga practice because together they can develop the skeleton muscles so the body can be held upright. The main secret is to know how to balance. If we continue and focus on the strengthening and growing our muscles, we can come to a point where this mass is actually blocking the energy flow in our body and cause loss of mobility. The Hatha Yoga will take the tuned muscles in order to keep the alignment and will continue and stimulate the body, while creating a smooth energy flow till we come to the point of balance where the body completely disappears and we grow into the realization that we are not the body.
AuthorHere are some Yoga inspirations to keep your body capable, your heart open and your spirit high. Archives
August 2017
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