When it comes to asana the obvious answer seems to be trying to get yourself into the “deepest,” or most advanced expression of the pose. But is this actually depth?
Could the deepest version of a pose mean the most correct engagement? If so, the visual aspect of a pose could have very little to do with depth.
Does deepest mean the most muscular engagement at one time? If so, then the deepest poses could be Peacock or Palmstand.
Is depth even about physical performance? Is it awareness, subtlety? What do we actually mean by depth?
This is a big topic and likely the answer changes with time. It’s worth considering, what does depth mean to you? If the answer that arises remains vague, consider that the answer to that might not be in the body or physical postures.
