This article was originally part 3 of a 3 part series on Developing a Personal Practice first published in Australian Yoga Life Magazine issues 11-13, way back in 2004-2005, and is reproduced in an edited form here by kind permission of AYL.

Often if we feel tired, stressed or depressed, our inclination is to rest.Asanas performed dynamically and combined with particular breathing practices may give that boost to our health, energy and over-all physiology.