Maharishi Yoga Asanas
Maharishi Yoga Asanas bring the timeless wisdom of yoga into natural tapping into the profound connection of mind, body, and consciousness. Developed under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in collaboration with leading yoga āchāryas of India in the 1990s, these asanas integrate body, breath, and awareness. The practice is performed gently, with the attention resting on the pleasantness of each posture, allowing the body to re-establish balance and harmony. Maharishi original role of āsanas Vedic tradition, was effortless integration of mind, body, and Self. This is what his system of Maharishi Yoga Asanas sought to restore.
Background and Origin
The roots of asana practice lie in the Yoga Sūtras of Patanjali, where asana is described as a posture that is stable and comfortable, leading the body and mind toward inner stillness. Maharishi revived this principle and worked with experts in the yoga tradition to systematize a sequence of asanas that would be effective for people everywhere, regardless of age or flexibility.
A distinctive feature of Maharishi Yoga Asanas is the inclusion of short pauses between postures, during which the effects of the asana are naturally assimilated. This makes the practice like a meditation for the body, reconnecting physiology with the deepest levels of consciousness.
Benefits
Regular practice of Maharishi Yoga Asanas supports:
Improved flexibility and strength
Better posture and body awareness
Release of tension and fatigue
Increased vitality and balance
Greater integration of mind and body
Preparation of the nervous system for meditation
The asanas are not performed as physical exercise alone, but as a means of refining the connection between body and consciousness.
Selected Quotes
“Asana is that posture which is firm and pleasant.” — Yoga Sūtras of Patanjali (2.46)