Sequence 1: A sample sequence for a person with heart ailments
o This is merely an example of a sequence. It has to be adapted to the specific
needs of the person who is ailing
o Practice under the guidance of a qualified teacher, who alone can teach you
the appropriate breathing and the correct movement
o In this sequence one has to exhale slowly. One has to let the inhalation flow
naturally and should not suppress or regulate it
Sequence 2: A sample sequence to reduce stress and to calm the mind
o This is merely an example of a sequence. It has to be adapted to the specific
needs of the person who is ailing
o Practice under the guidance of a qualified teacher, who alone can teach you
the appropriate breathing and the correct movement
o In this sequence one has to exhale slowly and completely. Between the
exercises one has to make sure that the abdominal breath is flowing smoothly
Sequence 3: A sample sequence to explore the nature of yoga - physical strength
and mental quietness
o This is merely an example of a sequence. It has to be adapted to the specific
needs of the person who is ailing
o Practice under the guidance of a qualified teacher, who alone can teach you
the appropriate breathing and the correct movement
o Here one has to exhale and inhale slowly; the movement of the body ought to
follow the movement of the breath
Sequence 4: A sample sequence for physically fit persons to improve strength
and vitality
o This is merely an example of a sequence. It has to be adapted to the specific
needs of the person who is ailing
o Practice under the guidance of a qualified teacher, who alone can teach you
the appropriate breathing and the correct movement
o Here one has to breathe slowly; ath the end of each exhale and inhale hold for
a few seconds, so as to begin the breathing each time in a conscious way