"In yoga philosophy, the Manos is the part of the mind that receives information, processes sensation, and reacts. It is the place where thoughts first arise-before discernment, before wisdom, before action. The Manos is not good or bad; it is simply active. Constantly moving. Constantly responding. In our practice this week, we explore what it feels like to notice the Manos without being ruled by it. Moving from a place of instinct while also allowing intention and grace."
"In order to truly embody yoga philosophy in a physical asana class, we must explore the true meaning of the concept. For this week, we'll focus on the element of the Manos where the brain experiences something and just reacts, without tying aspiration or judgment to it. As we move through the yoga asanas in this class, notice where you can let go and let your body lead."
The Manos receives information, processes sensation, and reacts before discernment, wisdom, or action. The Manos is neutral and constantly moving and responding. Practice cultivates the ability to notice the Manos without being ruled by it, shifting from instinct toward intention and grace. Early sequences emphasize grounding and breath-movement synchronization through Marjaryasana/Bitilasana. Balasana offers contraction and pause for rest or recalibration. Adho Mukha Svanasana introduces mild effort while encouraging breath to steady reactivity. Moving through Chaturanga into Bhujangasana clarifies the difference between effort and force and invites redefining progress away from pushing toward embodied listening and letting the body lead.
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