The article addresses the misconception that asana, the physical practice of yoga, is superficial and not true yoga. It argues that when taught thoughtfullyâwith breath, focus, and introspectionâasana serves as a powerful gateway to deeper aspects of yoga, including mental clarity and inner peace. While often simplified to just physical postures, asana plays a crucial role in the eight-limbed path of yoga described by Patanjali, connecting practitioners with higher states of awareness and personal growth.
Asana is not a dirty word. When we teach asana with intelligence, breath, focus, and an invitation to turn inward, then asana becomes the gateway.
Asana has a far-reaching effect on our mental and spiritual well-being. It is a means to access clarity and engage with higher limbs of yoga.
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