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MODULE-5 Asana
Yogic Practices
ii. Practice of Hand Joints

iii. Practice of Neck Joints
iv. Practice of Eye

20.2.1 Preparations and Precautions before Yogic Practices

Now we will learn to practice these subtle actions in detail. But it is necessary to
Note understand some instructions and precautions before doing the yogic practices
and asanas. Carefully read and understand the instructions given below.
The place of practice should be clean, open and airy.

Practice always on carpet and bed sheet at flat ground.
Use the comfortable and loose clothes according to the season.

Practice should be done in easy and comfortable way according to capacity.
Do not put undue stress & pressure.
Glasses, watches and ornaments should be removed;

keep your body relaxed while performing the action;
When performing SV or asana, breathing should be taken only by the nose
until mentioned otherwise;

Before practising, Keep your stomach, intestine and bladder empty.
Relax when you feel tired.
Now we will learn the practice. Read carefully the position and method of the
Kriyas described below, understand and memorize and practise them at the right
time.

Prayer

Yogic prayer is considered necessary before starting any kind of yog practices.

Position

Stand erect, keep both feet together, body straight.

Close your eyes.
Join both hands together in front of chest, slightly above the heart area.

Method: Pray to God while meditating. For example the prayer should be done
as follows –
Om.........

Asato ma sadgamya;
Tamso ma jyotirgamya;

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