asanas for emotional stability ‘The following asanas will help you to develop emotional stability When the given sequence is followed, they elax a person totaly. The ‘arrows show the right direction to extend and expand inthe asana. For detaled step by step directions on how to perform each asana, please see my earlier book, CELight on Yooa, | also recommend that you learn the practice under the guidance of an experienced and quaied teacher. It is important to do the practices correctly and precisely to receive the desired benefits and to avoid any harm. 2. Uttanasana (Pestng the head on the chair 1. Adho Muka Svanasana (resting the head on support) Soytor2'03 mines, fared down eth the showers reg on Wo igh Stony for 3 os nto) Mt ‘Stay for 2 to 3 minutes. <> [ : la 2: Shvsesane 4 Woerta be ene (head balance using ropes): Stay as long as you feel comfortable {on 2 stools): Stay for 3 to 5 minutes. 5 Sarvangasana (ona chai: Stay for 5 to 10 minutes 6 Niralamba Sarvangasana Stay for § minutes. 7 Nialaeba Hal asana (kne9s or thighs resting on a stool): Stay for § to 10 minutes. 8 Setubandha Sarvangasana (en a bench): Stay for 10 minutes. PLEASE NOTE: Wie doing Sarvangasana on the chai (if you fel pressure on the temples, you can instead do Niralamba Sarvangasana @). Sarvangasana ‘on the chair can be ted after doing Nratamba Sarvangasara fs 10 stat wth. Nralamba Sarvangasana (). Setubancha Sarvangasana on a bench (8), and Vparta Karan n Sarvangasana () ar very good for those ‘suffering fom meyaine. www-yogaandhealthmag.co.uk (resting the shoulders on support: 9 Viparita Kaan’ in Sarvangasana 10 Paschimottanasana (hore shown resting on 2 bolsters): (head resting on a bolster): Stay for Stay for 5 minutes, 3 to 5 minutes. 15 Upavista Konasana 42 Baddhakonasana (tone cannot hold the toes, one (Rolla blanket and place ‘can sit straight with palms on the underneath the knees for comfort: floor bohind the buttocks}: Stay for Stay for 3 to 5 minutes. 2 minutes. 18 Supta Vrasana (on a botste) Stay as long as you can lie wth ease 14 Viloma Pranayama (with interrupted exhalation either in siting or lying poston: done in sitting position, stay for 5 to 8 minutes. 15 Shavasana with chest elevated (Some bolsters or heavy weight, to be kept on the thighs for a quick relaxation of the body and a \wrapped cloth around the eyes forthe relaxation ofthe beain. The weight on the thighs opens the lungs). This can be done at any time, even after meals, according to one's available time. * Asanas 1 to 3 completed in sequence of asanas cals the mind ant ‘oats the bain + Asanas 4to 10 balance the iteligence ofthe head fntellectal conte) {and the intligence ofthe hear (emotional cent). + Asanas 11 and 12 stimulate the bran to think postive. + Asana 19 brings quietness inthe boc. * Asana 14 alows you to experience inner sence. * Ihyou do not have enough time, skip asana T4 and go to 15. if tmo lows, do fr 510 TO minutes. "