The Bheemashakti physical practice of yoga is based on the ancient system of Ashtanga Swara Yoga. This is a 10,000 year old tantric science which bases the physical practice on the seven dimension of the body concept. This concept directs the yoga practice by strengthening and opening seven dimensions of the body using kriyas (movement) and kapalabhati*(intense breathing technique). These seven dimensions are what all yoga asanas are based on. So, in theory, when we master the seven dimensions we will be able to accomplish most asanas, or at least, understand how to achieve the asana.

Realistically, there are advanced asanas that will not be attainable for everyone, but this system of practice places the student on a progressive track of improvement. This system of practice, utilizing of the seven dimensions, is what we call Dimensional Practice.

Yoga practice begins with the Dimensional Practice to build a foundation of the seven dimensions before beginning an
asana practice. This process improves the body faster and decreases the chance of injury as the student progresses to
advanced levels. When this foundation has been achieved the student is ready to enter an Asana Practice.

Asana Practice consists of a sequence of postures to express the foundation of the body and to improve the mastery of
the body. The Bheemashakti Yoga System utilizes this sequence, with kapalabhati breathing, as a strategy to master the
body. Kapabhathi, literally “skull shining” breath, is a vigorous breathing technique of rapid short exhalations through the
nose, sing the power of the lower abdomen to expel the air

Any sequence of yoga postures can be used depending on the desires of the student. Sequences, such as Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Hatha Yoga, can be used to create the Bheemashakti Asana Practice. According to the Bheemashakti concepts, all yoga asana is the same. The only difference is that the sequences of the postures differ with each practice. Furthermore, Ashtanga Vinyasana differs by connecting “acrobatic” movements called vinyasas connecting the sequence of postures.The clear documentation of the sequence of yoga postures in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and the athletic character of the vinyasas has made it a popular choice for Western students.

The Bheemashakti Yoga System incorporates the Dimensional and Asana Practice in order to gain mastery of the body. Generally, the Dimensional Practice builds a foundation and the Asana Practice continues the mastery of the body. The use of kapalabhati breathing is the backbone of this system of yoga and what makes this system so effective. This breathing energizes the body much quicker than any other style of yoga.

Another aspect of the Bheemashakti Yoga System is the process of achieving mastery of the body by practicing in cycles of time, called Mandalas. During this time there may be twice daily practices, specific times to practice, diet modifications and a customized strategy to approach Dimensional Practice. The purpose of this process is to transform the body.

Most yoga students entering into the physical practice of yoga find it difficult to progress to an advanced level. After a year or two, of even dedicated daily practice, the student may find the body unable to progress and become frustrated with the physical practice. This is because a foundation has not been achieved before going into the Asana Practice. For some students building a foundation may take 1 or 2 years before they are ready to enter the asana practice. But once the foundation has been achieved mastery of the body comes much faster.