Abstract
The steps four and five, Pranayama and Pratyahara, are called inner tasks. They have the function to learn to breath and thereby to control the mind.
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In the next two steps, Pranayama and Pratyahara, the Yogi learns to breath and by this control his mind. They are called the inner tasks (Antaranga sadhana).[1] One has to note, that Pranayama is much more than just simple breath exercises, it does not only enable us to access all our breathing capacities, but on top of all it serves the distribution of life energy (Prana), in the body.[2] Pratyahara is the slow disengagement from the perception, the increasing independence from our senses and their voluntarily retreat.[3]
Here again a Thai-massage can help to deepen the relaxation as it enables the mind to freely develop itself, while the body seems to melt in a feeling of pure comfort.
This process is reflected in the steps of Yoga. The first five steps are called the exterior instruments. The following three inner instruments are based on the five exterior ones.[4]
© 2006 Thailin Thai Massage Berlin- Cf. Iyengar (1966), p. 3.
- Cf. Weiss (1987), p. 14.
- Cf. Weiss (1987), p. 14.
- Cf. Mishra (1985), p. 27.
Bibliography
Iyengar, B. K. S. (1966): The Illustrated Light on Yoga. New Delhi 1966.
Mishra, R. S. (1985): Vollendung durch Yoga. Das grundlegende Lehrbuch des Raja-Yoga, der höchsten Form der Yoga-Praxis. O. O. 1985.
Weiss, H. (1987): Yoga Meditation. Schulung zur Selbstverwirklichung. Eltville 1987.
