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Variety
of Yoga Asanas
An important publication of a rather large number of asanas,
has been presented in 1959 by Swami Vishnu-devananda. In his
book The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga his published 66
136 variations of asanas, which found their basis at 66 different
asanas. In his book Vishnu-devananda enlarges on other subjects
relating to hatha yoga, like pranayama and the filosofy and
aim of yoga.
Sri Dharma Mittra, composer of the Master Yoga Chart of 908
Postures, states that there are an infinite number of asanas.
In 1975, as an offering of devotion to his guru, Swami Kailashananda
Maharaj, Dharma set out to catalogue the vast number of asanas.
All together he compiled 1300 variations, that he derived from
gurus, yogis, and ancient and contemporary texts. Although it
will not be possible in any way to establish an exact set of
postures, this work is considered a leading collection by students
and yogis alike. |
Some
asanas are practiced most commonly and others rarely, like Downward
Facing Tree (hand stand). Here follows just a brief
selection: |
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