Guest guest Posted March 20, 2001 Report Share Posted March 20, 2001 Hi, <br><br>I come across alot of terms here I don't know but I can usually find a meaning some where. These I havn't seen any where else. I figure a shala is like a dojo. IMO I have no clue. <br><br>Thanks<br><br>Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 Lewis,<br>Looks to me like Screwgee was using "IMO" as shorthand for "in my opinion". The term "shala" in conjunction with the word "yoga" seems to be consistently used as essentially a synonym for "studio" ("yoga shala" = "yoga studio"). But, I don't know if there is some sanskrit or Indian derivation that explains why the word "shala" is so popular with ashtangis.<br><br>As for "mula bandha", it is one of the essential concepts in yoga, particularly ashtanga yoga; the "root lock"; a contraction of the muscles of the perineum (located between the genitals and the anus), to be maintained during asana practice; controls and maintains energy flow; subject of "Moola Banda The Master Key", a book referred to in many past posts here; and a concept which has been discussed at some length in past posts here (anybody know which ones, offhand?). <br><br>"Bandas" in general are "locks" relating to energy; physically, contractions; the three main ones are mula banda, uddiyana banda (contraction of the lower abdominal muscles) and jalandhara banda (sp?), the "chin lock" (tucking your chin into the notch of the bones at the top of your chest).<br><br>Don't try this stuff without a good teacher who can show you how, and when, to use it!<br><br>For my part, I am still waiting with baited breath (so to speak) for an answer to the question about what incense is really supposed to do (if anything). Does use of incense have any particular spiritual/sacred reference, or is it purely a secular practice to make air smell nicer?Or is everyone stumped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 i find it entertaining to substitute other meanings for internet abbreviations. IMO is "in my opinion," but i prefer to read "inside my orifice." IMHO, "in my humble opinion," becomes "inside my huge orifice." especially fun if the writer is disagreeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 Why is it gay men seem to see everything through the filter of gay sex, and want to let everyone know about it? That's always puzzled me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 Incense is used because of the supposed properties <br>of the ingredients. Sandalwood is cooling & calming to the mind & is therefore used frequently<br>during meditation. The incense is also offered to the gods in many religions because of it's pleasant scent. It is also said to purify the atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 Maybe the same reason "straight" men filter everything through the filter of "straight" sex.<br><br><br>PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 smart answer to a stupid question. I would add to mr.ScrewU, why don't you find out for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 Eh??? I thought it said office. . . damn I am so straight, back to the widget factory for me.<br><br>Projection, projection. . . <br><br>love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 that's a fuzzy question. rather than give a fuzzy answer, i shall let it pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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