Sage Patanjali, who has penned this subject in his
treatise Yoga Darshana defines yoga as chitta vritti nirodha. Chitta
is the consciousness which includes the
mind, the intellect and the ego. Yoga is a method of silencing the
vibrations of the chitta.
The eight aspects (astanga) of yoga are :
Yama and niyama
Asanas
Pranayama
Pratyahara
Dharana
Dhyana
Samadhi
Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar with his
intellectual and spiritual practices has masterminded the techniques
which can be used by all practitioners of yoga. "Research based
experience" and "experience based research" has helped
him in evolving this technique which is now known as"Iyengar
Yoga". He has therefore made it possible for ordinary human
beings to experience the wisdom of the yoga sutras.
Iyengar yoga is meant for all and is a way of life. The use of props,
designed by Guruji , such as wooden gadgets, belts, ropes helps
the practitioner to achieve perfection in any asana. Regular practice
of 'Iyengar Yoga' definitely integrates the body, mind and emotions.
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