Practice Point #83 - Holding Postures

I received a question from Jayalakshmi from the India. Their question is...

I am not able to sustain in an asana for more than 5 seconds. What to do?

My first question to you is it the mind that can't sustain the posture or the physical body?

Make this observation for yourself first.

Is the body in so much discomfort the mind pulls you out of the pose?

If this is the case just do the posture for 5 seconds, then 6 seconds the next day and 7 seconds the next day and build up your stamina, it will improve if you are consistent.

If you are doing the posture and your mind pulls you out because it is distracted and busy and agitated. Try doing some postures which bring the head below the heart, this will help to quieten the mind and then you might find it easier to continue.​