Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 I'm considering two workshops that I was wondering if I could get some insight on. First one being April 27-29 in Columbus, Ohio (at the new Joyful Practice studio)...Tim Miller is going to be giving a workshop there. Has anyone studied with him? How is it? I think my mom is going to let me to go that one and stay with my uncle in Columbus. The next one is here in Kansas City. What is everyone's opinions on Max Strom? I'm pretty sure that's who my teacher started her study with and she really likes him. He's coming to the studio that I go to to first weekend in May. I guess I should try to go to all workshops i can go to though, so maybe I answered my own question! ) Just thought I'd look for some opinions. On another note, I can almost get up into a headstand without the wall. I walk my feet far enough forward that they come off the ground now. HOWEVER, I'm still afraid of flipping over, so how to I raise my legs while still keeping my hips squared above my shoulders? Hope everyone has a wonderful day! By the way, FBL, your posts always make me laugh. Thanks for the comic relief during the day! )<br><br>Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 Lauren, I am glad you are laughing. Some people are very offended by my posts which is not my intention. Tim Miller is really great. He is probably among the two or three most experienced and humble Ashtanga teachers in America. Many who also teach were his students at one time.<br><br>FBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 Why are so many afraid of falling over in handstand? Why practice against the wall, for years?<br><br>If you fall, you fall. I've fallen literally hundreds of times and have never hurt myself, nor have i ever seen anyone hurt themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 I did the 3 day workshop with Tim Miller last year. It will take your practice to a whole new level. There is much talk about certified Ashtanga teachers here, Tim is one, and you will see what the talk is about. Do whatever it takes for you to get to Columbus & get yourself on a mat in front of Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 If you are into ashtanga go to Tim Miller. Max Strom may be a nice guy and your teacher may like him, but he is not an ashtanga teacher.Tim is one of the very best any where, so go and you won't be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 I used the wall at times not for fear of falling, but to get a feel for the position itself.. how the body holds itself in the position, correct alignment etc, that whilst falling so many times I did not have a chance to know what I was aiming for, so to speak...<br>In Peace,<br>Owlfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 Don't know anything about Max Strom, but I'll join the chorus when it comes to Tim Miller: he's really special. I attended Tim's Columbus workshop last April: both he and the event itself were fabulous. I plan to be there again this year (along with some other folks on this board, I bet). Not only are the sessions great -- thanks to the efforts of Martha Marcom and her friends, the ashtanga community in Columbus is quite vibrant and is second to none in hospitality.<br><br>From your posts it sounds as if you are at at a point in your practice where you could receive maximum benefit from a workshop somewhere. Hope to see ya in Columbus!<br><br>Peace and Good,<br>Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 "so how do i raise my legs whiile keeping my hips squared above my shoulders?"<br><br>you don't. to counterbalance the weight of the legs extending out, your hips actually have to travel back past vertical, so they are for a short period of time not over your hips. but the center of gravity of your body does remain centered over the shoulders. once you get stable at holding your legs out at an approximately 90 degree angle, then as you raise your legs further, you push your hips back forward to keep the center of gravity above your shoulders. see your post 5136 and the various replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 sorry, make that "...period of time not over your shoulders." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 I will have to join the chorus as well, go, go quickly to a workshop with Tim Miller, he is magical. I live 10 miles from his studio in Encinitas so I am a very fortunate soul. I also just spent a week in Tulum with him, WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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