In Sri Krishnamacharya’s yoga parlance, the word krama is used extensively. It comes from the root kR, to do, the same root for the word karma which means work, deed or action. Krama usually is used to indicate a step by step method. So, vinyasa krama means a step by step artistic approach or methodology.
Then [...]
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Posted on May 08th, 2010 in Ramaswami Articles
In an earlier letter I referred to the use of Neti, Nadishodhana.
Kapalabhati, etc., for keeping the upper respiratory tract in good
condition and being able to deal with many upper respiratory ailments
like sinusitis, rhinitis, chronic sneezing, etc. Neti uses water or a
twine to cleanse the upper respiratory tract and Nadishodhana in a way
is neti using air [...]
In a room full of people if one sneezes, there are smiling faces all
around and many have a pleasant “Bless You” to say. If there is second
sneeze, maybe one or two in the room will say “bless you” in a more
shrill voice. A third sneeze will bring frowns and a quick glance at
the exit door, [...]
