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Asana MODULE-5
Yogic Practices
flexibility

body tone
sound health

Peace of Mind
Beyond duality

Note
INTEXT QUESTIONS 20.1

1. Define asana according to Patanjali.

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2. Explain the ultimate aim of asana according to hath yog.
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20.2 PREPARATORY PRACTICES i.e. SUKSHMA
VAYAYAM

As it has already been told that Sukshma Vayayam is essential before practicing
Asana. First we should perform the Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and then we should
practice Asana. Here we should know the meaning of Sukshma Vayayam.

The word Sukshma means subtle and Vayayam means exercise. So those exercises
which are mild, easy and have deep rooted effects are considered as Sukshma
Vayayam.

The concept of this practice is to provide all possible movements to every part
of body joints in a comfortable, smooth and balanced way. It improves flexibility
and prepares our body for intermediate group of asanas or classic asanas. Ideally
all practices of this series are performed in a sitting position but we can modify
it according to our requirement.

Sukshma Vayayam can be classified broadly in four categories:

i. Practice of Leg Joints

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