The Bheemashakti physical practice of yoga is based on Ashtanga Swara Yoga. Asthanga Swara Yoga is an ancient 10,000 year old tantic science rooting its 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 kapalabathi (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 gain understand how to achieve the asana. Realistically, there are advanced asasas 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 is using a sequence of postures to express the foundation of the body and to improve the mastery of the body. The Bheemashakti Yoga System utilizes the sequence, with kapalabati breathing, as a strategy to master the body.

Any sequence of postures can be utilized depending on the desires of the student. Current yoga sequences, such as Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha, can be used to create the Bheemashakti Asana Practice. According to the Bheemashakti concepts all yoga is the same. The only difference is that the sequences of the postures differ with each yoga practice. Furthermore, Ashtanga Vinyasana differs by connecting “acrobatic” movements called vinyasas connecting the sequence of postures. The clear documentation of the sequence of postures in the Ashtanga Vinyasa System 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 kapalabati 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 diet restrictions, twice daily practices, specific times to practice, and a customized strategy to approach Dimensional Practice. The purpose of this process is to transform the body.

For most yoga student entering into the physical practice of yoga find it difficult to progress to an advanced level. After a year of two the student may find the body unable to progress and become frustrated with the physical practice. The reason for 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 he is ready to enter the asana practice. But once the foundation has been achieved mastery of the body comes much faster.