Asana of the Week

FAQ

Q:  Can I begin my Yoga practice with this posture?

A: According to Patanjali in Yoga Sutra, Chapter 2 Sutra 29, and other important Yogis, Asana is the third limb of the 8 limbs. Not the first, First should come the Yamas and Niyamas, the social refrains and personal observances, then comes the postures of Yoga and the asanas. So first to practice yoga should you refrain violence, lie, steal, lust and greed in actions, words and thoughts. Then should  cultivate hygiene, happiness, discipline, observe your thoughts and cultivate the presence of the Lord (this means according to Patanjali, sutra I-23-29, repeat a sacred sound and remember its meaning in thy consciousness) then you can begin Yogasana, the postures of Yoga).

Q:  Can I do this pose if I fell pain doing it?

A: No! You should avoid doing any pose under the acute pain of doing it. You should also be authorized by your doctor or physical therapist or yoga master in case of any diagnosis.

Q:  I felt trembling doing this pose. Is it ok?

A: According to Maharish Patanjali in Yoga Sutra, 2nd Chapter, Sutra 46 the "pose should be comfortable and stable" (sthiram sukham asanam || II-46). This means you should be comfortable, and there should be trembling in this pose. Science mentions trembling is a consequence of poor motor unit recruitment. So the student should practice under proper guidance and seek for mind-body (top-down) connection stimulating better tonus in lower limbs muscles and developing stability with frequent practice concentrated in brain-muscle connection. This is especially important for 65+ people! To prevent falls and accidents.  

Q:  Can a woman in menstrual period do this asana?

A: Yes, there is no special caution for women in this period. Although the practice should be comfortable and stable. And as mentioned before you should also be authorized by your doctor or physical therapist or yoga master in case of any diagnosis.

Q:  How much time should I be in this pose?

A: As long as it is comfortable and stable you can be in this asana (sthitih) for 3-5 rounds of breath is good to begin with.

Q:  Can I repeat this pose many times?

A: As long as it is comfortable you can repeat this posture for 3-6 times keeping unity of mind, breath and movement.

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FAQ

Q:  What muscles are engaged during this pose?

A: Tasana can engage in eccentric contraction the intrinsic foot muscles such as Flexor digitorum brevis, Flexor digitorum brevis, Lumbricals, Flexor hallucis brevis, Flexor digiti minimi brevis and engage in concentric contraction the plantar flexors muscles Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Peroneus Longus (Fibularis Longus), Peroneus Brevis (Fibularis Brevis). Also engage shoulder muscles such as deltoides, and stretch palmar muscles and forearms flexors.

Q:  Can I begin my Yoga practice with this posture?

A: According to Patanjali in Yoga Sutra, Chapter 2 Sutra 29, and other important Yogis, Asana is the third limb of the 8 limbs. Not the first, First should come the Yamas and Niyamas, the social refrains and personal observances, then comes the postures of Yoga and the asanas. So first to practice yoga should you refrain violence, lie, steal, lust and greed in actions, words and thoughts. Then should  cultivate hygiene, happiness, discipline, observe your thoughts and cultivate the presence of the Lord (this means according to Patanjali, sutra I-23-29, repeat a sacred sound and remember its meaning in thy consciousness) then you can begin Yogasana, the postures of Yoga).

Q:  Can I do this pose if I fell pain doing it?

A: No! You should avoid doing any pose under the acute pain of doing it. You should also be authorized by your doctor or physical therapist or yoga master in case of any diagnosis.

Q:  I felt trembling doing this pose. Is it ok?

A: According to Maharish Patanjali in Yoga Sutra, 2nd Chapter, Sutra 46 the "pose should be comfortable and stable" (sthiram sukham asanam || II-46). This means you should be comfortable, and there should be trembling in this pose. Science mentions trembling is a consequence of poor motor unit recruitment. So the student should practice under proper guidance and seek for mind-body (top-down) connection stimulating better tonus in lower limbs muscles and developing stability with frequent practice concentrated in brain-muscle connection. This is especially important for 65+ people! To prevent falls and accidents.  

Q:  Can a woman in menstrual period do this asana?

A: Yes, there is no special caution for women in this period. Although the practice should be comfortable and stable. And as mentioned before you should also be authorized by your doctor or physical therapist or yoga master in case of any diagnosis.

Q:  How much time should I be in this pose?

A: As long as it is comfortable and stable you can be in this asana (sthitih) for 3-5 rounds of breath is good to begin with.

Q:  Can I repeat this pose many times?

A: As long as it is comfortable you can repeat this posture for 3-6 times keeping unity of mind, breath and movement.

@gislener 30/12/2025
Essa postura me ajuda a voltar para meu centro. Traz energia para iniciar minha jornada diária e também acalma a respiração no final do dia.

@MargarethCruz-r9z 30/12/2025

Isso é ótimo!