more food for thought

[Guest guest]

thank you sunandmike for pointing out this great

article. <br><br>at richard freeman's side also found

this:<br>"The Series can be slightly modified if there are time

restraints on your practice. For example, if you have just

one hour to practice, you can do the first half of

the series (through the Boat pose, Navasana) and then

the Finishing postures. The next day, complete the

standing postures and then the second half of the series

and the finishing postures. The standing postures

alone also form a balanced group, if practice time is

limited to 30 or 40 minutes. Standing postures are

important for newer students because they create proper

alignment and are grounding. They are for most people the

best type of posture if little practice time is

available. Of course, doing the entire series is preferable,

in order to cover the entire spectrum of movements

and postures. Occasionally, a posture or group of

postures, needs to be skipped over due to injury or

weakness. Learn these or return to them as soon as it is

possible and safe. Maintain the integrity of the series

intelligently, rather than playing to your strengths and

avoiding your weaknesses. Substitute the easier forms, if

necessary. Proceed through difficulty with courage and

intelligence. Advancement means working compassionately from

the present circumstances. More advanced series or

postures should come in an organic, grounded way, not by

straining" (all the respect to the author richard

freeman)<br><br>om shanti<br><br>may all beings each and everywhere

be happy and free!