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(41 pages)
INTERVIEW WITH SHRI T. KRISHNAMACHARYA (first part)
In 1983, Professor Shri T. Krishnamacharya agreed to answer a series of eight questions. These were asked thinking of the readers of the Viniyoga magazine, which had started to be published in Belgium. Here we present you with the first question and answer. The others will follow in the next issues of this magazine.
By Claude Maréchal
DANDÂSANA
This posture looks simple, but in reality it is a very intense and vigorous exercise. Its modified applications and modifications can prepare for other poses that involve the vertebral axis in different directions.
By Claude Maréchal
SEQUENCE: DANDÂSANA
Tonic enough preparation as well as good compensation are the conditions that allow us to intensify the practice of this posture gradually. This gradual preparation produces the best results and maintains the interest in the practice.
By Claude Maréchal
CAN THESE EXERCISES GO TOGETHER?
Combining exercises or activities randomly without considering the specificity of each one is not good. An adjustment or a transition may be necessary to harmonize them.
By T.K.V. Desikachar
ABHYÂSA, THE NOTION OF COMMITMENT
On the yoga path we state that each of us has a dimension that Is, will never stop Being and has never ceased to Be. Discovering something that Is and remains unchangeable seems to be impossible, but…
By François Laurin
VINIYOGA OR HOW TO HEAL THE MIND: PRATIPAKSHA-BHÂVANA AND VRATA
In the personal and relational fields there are two specific techniques to help the yogin: the ability to deviate the mind from an obstacle (pratipaksha-bhâvana) and voluntary commitment (vrata).
These methods, particularly the first one, are the heart of individual teaching. They prove to be very efficient in restoring stability, and reducing the difficulties that cause disturbance.
By Claude Maréchal with the collaboration of Élisabeth Wieczorek
PRÂNÂYÂMA: THE USE OF MANTRA
Prânâyâma can be accompanied by mental recitation. Then it is called samantraka prânâyâma. Once the respiratory technique is integrated, we can add mantra to different respiratory phases, which become subordinated to the recitation. The presence of audible or inner words gives rhythm to the breath, provides alertness, and gives particular quality to the practice, which then supports and expresses the inner life.
By Claude Maréchal and Sylviane Gianina
YOGA-SÛTRA I.33
Here Patanjali presents a very special aphorism. It is about the relationship of the yogi with society, and it is not presented as an “option”. It is the first “eka-tattva”.
Comments by Professor T. Krishnamacharya; presentation and explanations: T.K.V. Desikachar
SEQUENCE 2: SOLUTION
Here is the solution for the puzzle of sequence 2, which was presented in Viniyoga Europe 14. We include the structured sequence from the Viniyoga point of view, its justification and a brief analysis of it.
By Claude Maréchal
