08/09/2026
In Salamba Sirsasana draw parallel lines on the outer corners of the body. If you find that the shins turn inwards and the thighs do not, rather they turn out, or the skin and muscle turn at different angles to each other it is a disintegrated asana. These are the things that have to be taught by the senior teacher so that uniform presentation comes to one and all. Then the mind and intelligence of the junior teachers begin to pe*****te and pierce the inner body. That peeping inside is not only the process of observation but also interaction within. Observation is an ongoing aspect of yoga for all the teachers as well as students.
The moment re-orientation takes place in an asana, the mind becomes fluid and with ease fits in those places where one has to be quick to catch on. Then one can integrate the parallel lines between the right outer side and the inner side, at par with the middle line of the trunk, the arms and legs as well as the back of the trunk. This readjustment of getting an even feeling on both the sides begins from discrimination. The elegance then starts setting in.”
BKS Iyengar
Astadala Yogamala
