yoga advise

[Guest guest]

FBL,<br><br>I was just reading some of the

messages recently posted on Ezboard. This Rosebud...why is

it that she reminds me so strongly of you? Ms

Rosebud tries to convert Bandawoman (as well as everyone

else on Ezboard) to her own purist ideals,

Funkybadlady tries to do the same here with Jess Abelson.

Coincidence? Why not let people be as they are and let them

find their own way in (Astanga) Yoga? This is not to

criticise you, but it's odd nonetheless. Anyway, this is my

last post here for now. Will be back next week.

[Guest guest]

You are right. FBL a purist. And FBL wants

everyone to do as FBL wishes. Because my way is better

than your way. I am also make believe. True, Rosebud

also seems to enjoy pointing out the obvious. Such

as... how much better your english has become so very

quickly! Such as why you have such an apparently indepth

knowledge of not only ashtanga, but the comings and goings

of various yogi's to and from Mysore, Hindu

scripture principals and mythology, asana pointers, teacher

reputations, book recommendations (all fairly astute and

representative of rather in-depth learning on your part)... And

all from a conveniently undisclosed place in Germany

far, far away from any yoga shala where someone might

be able to verify your existence. And you started

doing ashtanga when? Four months ago? Don't even start

with me!<br>FBL

[Guest guest]

I have been doing Astanga Yoga for one year now.

Anyway, I would like to tell you that I found your

replies to Bobbithang and Jess Abelson to be offensive,

to say the least. I also found Rosebud's posts on

Ezboard not only to be offensive, but arrogant as well as

self-righteous. Who the heck does that chick think she is? I am

happy that I don't post there. I also hope that Rosebud

is not you.

[Guest guest]

FBL:<br> once again, you're keeping the board

interesting! your posts provide my eyes, which dull over the

screen in most cases, with some humor and things to

think about! don't stop posting in your usual ways,

because then i'ld fall asleep at my computer and miss my

yoga classes!<br><br>)<br><br>lauren

[Guest guest]

FBL, you may be a ashtanga genius, but your

interpersonal skills seem to leave something to be

desired.<br><br>1. my STUDIO may say "based on ashtanga" but we

practice full primary series...mysore style and led.<br>2.

"Miss JEss" as you put it, may be somewhat new (ten

months?) to ashtanga, but she/I have seven years

beforehand dealing with working out/studying physiology

based on such. Not the same at all, I know. BUT it

would make sense that phsyiologically both abdominal

and lower back strength need to be developed---these

muscles support each other.<br>3. I may not be an

ashtanga genius such as yourself, my little prodigy. BUT i

know something about respecting other human beings,

and the fact that even though they may not be

prodigious in the ways i am, even "peons" and "novices" may

have something of value to say.<br><br>you also have

NO IDEA as to my practice habits or command of

sanskrit. Furthermore, well respected yogiis, (yes, outside

of ashtanga) (ie Ana Forrest) frequently use

English. <br><br>I didn't realize one had to be a gurujii

devotee to be allowed your privilege to post and offer

input on this board. If thats what the ashtanga

community is about, I want no part of it.