Asana Practice Copy

1. Read the Asana section in The Eight Limbs of Yoga book.

2. Journal writing assignment:

a. What is the significance of the Asana practice in the context of the eight limbs of yoga?

b. How does Iyengar’s viewpoint relate to the modern yoga practice?

c. How does the definition of Asana relate to you taking the seat of a teacher?

d. Reflect on your own Asana practice: is the “tapas” of your practice nourishing you or burning you out?

Discuss with your mentor.