What to think or visualize during a yoga session?
Filed Under (Mental Health) by admin on 26-05-2010
Birini asked:
I mean is there anything to visualize or think about during yoga and pranayama where we do yogic body postures ?
I mean is there anything to visualize or think about during yoga and pranayama where we do yogic body postures ?
Eventually you should be able to get to a point where you don’t really think about anything – your mind is kind of blank, only in the present, and you don’t think of anything outside of the room.
However, actually getting to that point is easier said than done.
Focusing on one spot on the wall/floor/mirror can help – if it is a mirrored room, particularly looking at your eyes or one spot on your body can help. It is easier to zone out if you are staring (more or less) at one point. Also, if you notice your mind getting really distracted, then just telling yourself to relax and let it go can help.
Some people find it helpful to use a manta, which is just repeating a phrase or two inside your head. It doesn’t have to be anything in particular – it could be as simple as “Stay present.” You might find as well that you use specific mantras for individual postures, reminding yourself to push the knee back, keep the arms straight, etc.
If visualizations work for you, then I would visualize the posture you are currently in, but in a deeper form than what you can currently achieve.
Namaste!
I challenge myself when I do YRG (a form of Power Yoga) so when I am in certain positions I really have to focus on my balance and my breath. When I focus on my breathing there is a beautiful calm that comes over me during the workout. Namaste