基础教程-介绍部分-9

Often, pupils do not remember the asanas or their names. While learning the Ssanas, apart from putting the body into the correct position, one needs to know the name and form of the asana in order to be in the correct posture. This aids one in the linking of the movement, action and inner adjustment, not only in that particular asana, but also with the next Asana. Knowing the name and form of the asana before entering into the asana yields a preparation not only at the physical level but also at the mental level. Before one enters into the asana the mind should be fresh, similar to the mind of a baby looking at its toys. Though it is a known thing, a known act, already conceived by the mind, the mind should conceive each asana afresh. Learning and acquainting oneself with each group and sequence of Ssanas enables one to perform them without any confusion.