“Practicing yoga with strength and in a relaxed manner
gives rise to harmony with the physical body “
Patanjali
Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras, described two qualities which must be present when doing yoga :
Sukha and Sthira
Sukha, meaning easy or happy,
refers to our ability to stay confortable in a pose without tension or strain
Sthira, meaning firm or alert,
refers to our ability to stay present.
These qualities bring a level of conscious awareness
which integrates breath and mind,
and differentiates yoga from physical exercise.
When present we learn to accept our limitations
and proceed from where we are in a balance way.