THE SUBTLE ANATOMY OF YOGA

Yoga’s tools are deeply rooted in a profound understanding of the human system as perceived by the ancient Sages. This depth of knowledge is remarkable, especially considering that modern medicine was non-existent when Yoga first emerged thousands of years ago.

It is important to recognise that a Yoga practice based solely on modern science is both limited and incomplete. To avoid these pitfalls, every Yogi — from student to teacher — should seek to understand the traditional perspectives of the body as taught in Yoga.Among the many wonderful models forming the foundation of this subtle understanding are:• The Cakra-s, which correspond to both the physical and emotional functions of the body   and form the basis for the classification of Āsana-s.• The Pañcamaya-s, which describe the human being as made up of five distinct yet interconnected dimensions, offering insight into the holistic nature of Yoga and its applications in health and…