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When Patanjali was writing his Sutras he was not only writing for contemporaries but for experts—persons already deeply versed in the science and philosophy of Yoga and the art of Meditation and body culture. Hence the traditional descriptions of the asanas, as well as statements regarding their therapeutic values, are masterpieces of condensation and economy. For centuries they have been passed down from Guru to chela in something like shorthand, comprehensible only to the initiate. The Western reader approaching the subject cold might see only a jumble of fantastic claims like those of a witch doctor. For this reason we are including here a brief discussion of the physiology of the asanas as related to physiology in general. Viewed from this angle the entire subject becomes quickly comprehensible in common-sense terms. And here it is interesting to note that as recently as the turn of the century Occidental medical science shrugged off asanas as so much mysticism. Today this attitude has altered considerably. The reason is that Western medicine has finally succeeded in explaining in language satisfactory to itself the benefits which the human body derives from Hindu practices. Having thus established their raison d’être, their scientific rationale, it no longer feels in honor bound to scoff.
Some of the postures we shall describe are referred to as mudras: these are the purely static poses recommended purely for meditation and relaxation and also sometimes for breathing or pranayama. The asanas—sometimes also referred to as exercises because in order to attain them a certain amount of effort and motion are necessary—are those postures which directly benefit the physical organism. One of the salient differences between asanas and our own idea of physical exercise is that in all Yogi Exercise there is a minimum of motion involved, with everything done at a slow tempo. This, of course, is the direct opposite of Western calisthenics, gymnastics and sports in general, all of which require speed and drilling.
In order to be healthy the body needs to keep its cells and tissues in perfect condition. This in turn requires regular feeding, which is not the same as having regular meals. Many of us who eat quite regularly simply do not get enough benefit out of the food we swallow and enjoy. For unless food is properly digested and assimilated with the aid of well-functioning endocrine gland secretions and oxygen it does little good and sometimes even harms us, as when it turns to surplus fat instead of to energy. Similarly, after it has been digested there is waste, which must be rapidly and thoroughly eliminated via the bowels, kidneys and sweat glands. Here again improper functioning of the organs or a malfunctioning of the endocrines may cause trouble. Lastly, in order to feel well we must have healthy, alert nerves serving both the central and the sympathetic nervous system. The human body that functions properly in all three of these departments will then result in a clear head and an alert, well-functioning brain.
Related terms include yoga workshops and hatha yoga.
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