Meditation Training
Asana is the art of manipulating the body to alter the pranic (vital energy) flow at the interface between the body and mind. When that flow is stagnant, asana invigorates us, dispelling sloth and heaviness. When that flow is disturbed and we are tense and agitated, asana teaches us to relax and center ourselves. In short, asana enhances sattva (the quailty of purity and light) and directs the life-force into the realm of stillness, stability, and equilibrium—the realm of the meditative mind. Asana thus trains the mind for meditation, and this is why regular practice is important—like all forms of training it is not a one-shot deal. Asana before sitting for meditation can also prepare us for that session, and may make the difference between a deeply satisfying meditation and a struggle with a stiff, tense body, erratic breath, and a drowsy (or racing) mind.
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