Adverse effects of Yogasanas

[Guest guest]

The misconceptions about Hatha Yoga gives such a heart

pain, that I had to send following extracts from

"Introduction to Yoga" from an exhaustive site

(Sivasakti.com). The limitations of classical texts

also may be noted.

 

"Most modern yoga classes and books have lost the

secret key of Hatha Yoga. The true purpose of the

ancient practices of the yoga system is to bring a

superior balance and awaken the subtle energies of the

body. It is not so much a physical practice but a

spiritual practice based on SHAKTI, the fundamental

vibrating energy of every human being.

 

Hatha Yoga is an age-old discipline of Yoga. Hatha

comes from "ha" - solar (+) and "tha" - lunar (-), the

harmonious union of the two opposite aspects in the

human body. The practice of yoga postures (ASANAS)

aims to open and purify the energy centers (CHAKRAS)

and energy channels (NADIS)

 

At the present moment, the literature about asanas is

rich, however, it presents a major flaw - it focuses

exclusively on the exterior, exoteric, aspects,

leaving the hidden, esoteric aspects unknown. But how

is this possible ? Let's see; first of all, the

tantric masters who really know the secrets of Hatha

Yoga chose not to reveal to the large masses their

esoteric knowledge on asanas, preferring to transmit

this information "from mouth to ear", never comitting

it in writing. Even the most famous texts on Hatha

Yoga : Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Siva

Samhita are at best very elliptic, never offering a

plain explanation for everyone to understand.

 

The second reason for this regrettable situation is

the lack of deep mystical experience of the most yoga

instructors and book authors from our days. As a

result, there are a number of wide spread

misconceptions about Hatha Yoga. Asanas are not mere

physical exercises and they are not meant simply for

health and relaxation.

[Guest guest]

Thank you for passing this on to us, Dr. Bhate. Beautifully said, and it

encompasses my experience and how I feel about the practice of

Hatha Yoga.

Blessings,

Connie

This is my website, for anyone who has interest:

http://www.awakeningself.com