One of the aspects of yoga taught by BKS Iyengar that I truly appreciate is his attention to scholarship. Deep study into the Patanjali Yoga Sutras will reveal many of the secrets behind this practice. Here are the sutras that refer to asana:
I.33 maitrikarunamuditopeksnam sukhaduhkhapunyapunya visayanam bhavanatascittaprasadanam
The effort begins in cultivating consciousness so as to become favorably disposed, serene and benevolent through cultivation of friendliness, compassion, gladness and indifference respectively, towards joy and sorrow, as well as virute and vice.
II. 46 sthirasukhamasanam
Perfection in asana brings firmness in body and benevolence in mind.
II.47 prayatnasaithilyanantasamapattibhyam
When the effort to perform becomes effortless, perfection in asana is acheived.
II.48 tato dvandvanabhighatah
From then on, the practitioner is undisturbed by dualities and is fit to begin pranayama.
III.47 rupalavanyabalavajrasamhananatvani kayasampat
The practitioner acquires unsurpassed beauty, grace, strength, and lustre
It is best to not only learn the meanings of the sutras, but to try to repeat the sanskrit as it was written to be recited.
Peace Within,
Yogiromero
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