B.K.S. Iyengar- "You must hold the balance by the intelligence of the body-by instinct or the sense of equilibrium - and not by strength. When you keep the balance by strength it is physical action; when you keep it by the intelligence of the body, it is relaxation in action."
The balancing poses develop lightness, strength, and agility. Tremendous control is achieved over the body. Muscle tone is developed. Coordination and concentration increase.
Although the balances strengthen the arms, they also require strong wrists. These are developed by the practice of Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog) Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog), and Adho Mukha Vrksaana (handstand or face down tree pose). Sometimes it is helpful to tie a bandage around each wrist for more support.
In the beginning it is advisable to keep a cushion on the floor in front of the head, or at the back of it, when practicing, to break a possible fall.
If the wrist become tired, rest in Uttanasana (forward fall) with the fingers pointing back and the palms facing up.
"Yoga The Iyengar Way" Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta
The balancing poses develop lightness, strength, and agility. Tremendous control is achieved over the body. Muscle tone is developed. Coordination and concentration increase.
Although the balances strengthen the arms, they also require strong wrists. These are developed by the practice of Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog) Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog), and Adho Mukha Vrksaana (handstand or face down tree pose). Sometimes it is helpful to tie a bandage around each wrist for more support.
In the beginning it is advisable to keep a cushion on the floor in front of the head, or at the back of it, when practicing, to break a possible fall.
If the wrist become tired, rest in Uttanasana (forward fall) with the fingers pointing back and the palms facing up.
"Yoga The Iyengar Way" Silva, Mira, and Shyam Mehta
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