Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 I've been practising ashtanga for six or so months, and generally practise a couple of times a week, sometimes less on busy weeks.<br>How much do other beginners do (yes yes, I know it's not about how much you do - but the quality etc) and do you do the whole primary series. I'm just getting a bit down about it all because I'm always in such agony the next day, especially in my arms after all those vinyasas, that I have to wait another few days before I can practise again.<br>Is it better to do 15 mins daily rather than two long sessions a week?<br>Thanks.<br>ej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 I'm also a beginner, I've been practicing using David Swensen's short form, 45 minute set, augmenting it where I can -- I do 4 each of the sun sal's, all the standing postures, and then just the few of the seated and finishing postures that are in that short set. I've been doing it 4 or 5 days a week. I've not been pushing the vinyasa's very hard, am trying to build up strength gradually. I think it's generally considered better to do a practice at least 4 days a week, but only what you can comfortably do, trying not to overdo. I've done that many a time... Actually I kind of fell off the wagon a couple of weeks ago, had some aches and pains, took some time off. This week I've started back with just the sun sals and standing postures, paschi A, janu A, navasana and a headstand. I'll add more in coming days, am just easing back into it. But I usually do a 5 day a week practice, I take Wed & Sat off.<br><br>Edie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 You should not be in such pain and soreness the next day after practice. Your doing to much. A little tenderness in the belly of some muscles is OK and to be expected. So back off and allow your body time to heal. Less is more in your case. Find a good teacher to guide you and it doesn't matter what other beginners are doing. It's your practice you have to worry about .. If you have a teacher now and you have explained your condition to him/her and they have not adjusted your practice, ditch 'em. Ashtanga is best done under the guidance of a qualified teacher DAILY, except for rest on Saturdays, New and Full Moon days.<br>Blessings and Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2001 Report Share Posted March 13, 2001 If you dont have access to a good teacher, start with the basics and build up gradually. David Swenson's book has some short forms that are good bridges to the primary series. Do these while you continue to search for a teacher, or maybe some seminars to get some personal instruction. Approach Ashtanga intelligently and in stages, especially if you are trying it solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Hi, <br><br>I just joined this club. I'm new to all this yoga and started it to help deal with stress. It sounds to me that you might be doing to much. I do a 20 min routine in the morning every other day. Than I take 2 classes in the evenings that are an hour long. The classes are geared for beginers and I can do most of it. When I can't I ease off and that is what I work towards. I think the key is to listen to your body talk. <br><br>Good luck,<br><br>Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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