The primary aim of yoga is to attain personal union with the divine. In this process, we achieve oneness between our personal existence and the god. Yoga maintains that through meditation we can tap into the unlimited source of prana that lies outside our bodies. Pranic energy is composed of ‘OM’, ‘Arati’ and ‘Sati’. OM is a single letter that represents God and the world is thought to be full of godly energy. Earth is another component that represents matter and is used to describe various physical properties such as color, smell, taste, touch, etc.
Ssanathana Dharma describes the process of channeling prana to energize and activate the body’s vital energy. Prana, or “life force”, is believed to be responsible for maintaining the body’s health. It is said that it acts as a solvent to various bodily problems. In particular, it acts as a lubricant for our nervous system. Sanathana focuses on activating prana through various yogic practices such as mudras and asanas.
There are various mudras and asanas that help in activating and clearing the energy channels. These mudras and asanas are specifically designed for each and every part of the body. For example, you can perform the arena named as Sarvangasana. In this pose, your palms should be placed flat on the floor with the tips touching the floor.
Let’s now take a look at a more detailed description of this asana. First, it is important to note that while all yoga postures involve the body, they also have relevance and function in specific parts of the body. For example, there is no place for the energy to properly flow if we are standing or sitting. When we bend over, the muscles in the abdomen sag and the internal organs get strained. Through yoga practice, you can learn how to align your body and maintain proper alignment.
Second, it is essential to understand that print is a form of energy. When this energy is allowed to freely flow around the body, it causes a variety of effects. For example, when this energy flows through the lymph system, it helps to eliminate waste and toxins from the cells. Prana in this form is usually stored in the lungs, stomach, bladder, bowels and other areas. It is believed that by controlling the flow of prana, one can control the functions of these organs and their respective systems.
Third, when you bend over in yoga poses such as Utthita Trikonasana, the energy flow is allowed to flow all around the body, not just into the abdominal area. This may seem like strange thinking to an observer, but the flow of energy is called “prana” (life force) and it has the ability to enter any chakras or channels and affect them. By mastering yoga positions such as these, you will find that your body is more relaxed, calmer and more coordinated. The health benefits of this type of posture are numerous. In Sanatan, the third eye is said to receive extra nourishment and assist in curing many conditions. In fact, Ayurvedic practitioners consider it a necessary part of treating the body.