Asana is defined in Sage Patanjali's
Yoga Sutras as 'that position which is comfortable and
steady'. Raja yogis practised asanas to be able to sit comfortably
in a meditative posture for an extended period of time. The hatha
yogis however, realized that asanas are capable of opening energy
channels and psychic centres. They became tools to attain higher
awareness, enabling the discovery of the body, breath, mind and
subtle states.
Today, asanas are recognized to be practices that
cultivate awareness, relaxation, concentration and meditation. An
important part of Pandeyji’s teachings is the development and
maintenanceof good physical health by stretching pranic channels and
internal organs.
Scientific research proves that asanas prevent
diseases, support health and have curative abilities. Asanas work
not only on just the body but also on the mind. Contrary to popular
thought, these are not separate entities. The gross form of the mind
is the body and the subtle form of the body is the mind. Practising
asanas integrates and harmonises the two.
Pandeyji hand picks asanas according to each
person’s need and works with them on a personalized basis to
practice and perfect these asanas.