{"id":13361,"date":"2023-02-04T10:23:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T10:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srisrischoolofyoga.org\/na\/?p=13361"},"modified":"2023-02-04T10:23:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T10:23:20","slug":"easy-yoga-poses-taste-the-power-of-sukshma-or-subtle-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srisrischoolofyoga.org\/na\/blog\/easy-yoga-poses-taste-the-power-of-sukshma-or-subtle-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Yoga Poses: Taste the Power of Sukshma or Subtle Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever had a thought that yoga is just not your cup of tea, as you don\u2019t have a flexible body that can fold into a pretzel?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, you\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

One out of every three of my students and fellow practitioners have expressed their initial disinterest and fear of yoga, because they believed they didn\u2019t have the flexibility or strength for yoga poses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But good news is you don\u2019t have t<\/span>o twist yourself into a pretzel to get the benefits of yoga. Try these easy yoga poses for a nimble and energetic body, and calm mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yoga is for everyone and everybody<\/span><\/h2>\n

The beauty of yoga is that yoga is for everyone. Every body<\/span> is a yoga body!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are young or old, flexible or tight, fit or unfit, a regular practice of yoga strengthens the body and calms the mind. Contrary to popular belief, physical flexibility is neither the pre-requisite nor the goal to practice yoga. Striking a perfect pose is not the goal. <\/span>What matters at the end of a practice is the state of your body and mind.<\/b> If you feel at peace and in the present moment, then you are practicing yoga. Yoga is work within and not a ‘workout’. Don\u2019t let the intimidating postures scare you away and dim your enthusiasm to practice yoga!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Subtle or Sukshma yoga?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sukshma<\/span><\/i> yoga is an excellent sequence that promotes physical energy and mental calm. It is a form of yoga made up of gentle flowing movements that are simple and easy to practice, while remaining both deep and effective.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sukshma<\/span><\/i> is a Sanskrit word meaning “subtle”–something that is delicate, soft, or not very obvious, but still remains important or deep. This is how Sukshma Yoga is–gentle, and that is what it does–affects us at a deeper level.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This practice has its roots in ancient yoga, and it is not very known to the most modern yogis in the world today. <\/span>Thanks to the efforts of yogi Dhirendra Brahmachari, who learned <\/span>Sukshma Vyayama<\/span><\/i> from a great yogi, Maharishi Karthikeya Maharaj of the Himalayas, we have access to these esoteric techniques again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Join me for a subtle and powerful yoga experience<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yoga is not just about physical flexibility. It\u2019s about the simplicity of the mind, where one can experience union and harmony, peace and joy, and stillness and comfort. To illustrate, I\u2019ve created an easy, simple yoga sequence that anybody can do. It is designed to be easy and enjoyable, but also to lead you into a first-hand experience of the true depth of yoga.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So grab your yoga mat, and a comfortable small cushion to sit on if you require, and join me for this 1 hour <\/span>Sukshma and Easy Yoga<\/span><\/i> sequence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n