3.4. Category self-perception
The Bhagavad Gita refers to threemodes (gunas) that conditionthe
human mind: sattva, kindness, and the balance between the opposites;
rajas, passion, and conflict between the opposite principles, and
tamas, inertia, and lack of clarity between the opposites [32].
The gunas operate according to two laws: alternation and continuity
[33]. In an ideal situation of perfect health, the individual
has the liberty of using one of these three patterns of answers.
Health problems or limited health occurs if rajas or tamas become
dominant [34]. Yoga helps the practitioner to perceive these mental
and psychological states of conditioning [33].
Yoga and meditation can produce mental and physical relaxation
enhancing the perception of symptoms [35], and pranayama
has been found to improve the humor, attention and enthusiasm of
the practitioners [36]. This narrative is typical of the category selfperception,
when the practitioner answered the trigger question in
moment two: Did the yoga practice bring you any benefits? Please
comment.
Yes, first the improvement of pain in the shoulder, next, an
improvement in concentration, recognition of feelings and a
better mood. (P8).