For many of us Westerners, Yoga is the image of an inscrutable individual sitting in a pretzel-like, cross-legged position with eyes closed, palms up, seemingly oblivious to his or her surroundings.
Termed the "Lotus" position and sirshasana respectively, these physical positions represent two standard asanas; postures fundamental to yogic discipline....
For others, the mysterious form of an individual appearing to defy the laws of nature-standing on their head for no apparent reason.
For many of us Westerners, Yoga is the image of an inscrutable individual sitting in a pretzel-like, cross-legged position with eyes closed, palms up, seemingly oblivious to his or her surroundings