Balancing Group
Submitted by divine_sysop on June 30, 2009 - 23:59
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The Balancing Asanas
These asanas enhance the body balancing mechanism in the cerebellum, the part brain that controls this function. Most people who are uncoordinated in their movements, expend more energy to maintain the balance and motion of their bodies than a person with controlled movements.
The extra effort that is exerted in order to hold a position causes constant strain and flexion in the muscles. When the muscles are contracted they demand more blood supply than normal, the circulatory system starts pumping more blood into the veins, increasing the heart rate and blood pressure. In the above process, beginning from skeletal muscle contraction through to higher blood pressure in the veins, a massive amount of energy is consumed, causing sympathetic arousal in the body. In such a state it is impossible for the mind to stay calm and focused.
Practicing the balancing asanas strengthens the postural support muscles that provide stability in the body, enhancing the quality and grace of the bodys movements. The balancing asanas help to achieve better body control and stillness in the mind.
For better result and benefits, asanas from this group should be held for as long as is comfortably possible. At first, such asanas are difficult to hold for long periods of time, but with regular practice the balancing ability of a practitioner will improve. One has to be aware of the abilities of ones own body.
