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Tchamoya - what kind of oil does Sharath

recommend? Kimberly told me to try almond oil around my head

on the day off... El Senor might know about oil

baths and things???<br><br>Also - who knows this: Is

there B-12 in yoghurt? I have not eaten dairy for over

a year now because I just developed a kind of

aversion to it and also thought there might be a

connection to some skin break-outs. I have felt much better

as a result, but recently while travelling I ate

some cheese and ended up getting a wierd rash on my

face (lovely.) Also, because of limited soy

availability here on the Greek Islands (bummer!) I have been

eating yoghurt which does not seem to cause any rashes.

I heard that B-12 (which I normally get from

spirulina and other seaweeds and things) is in

yoghurt.<br><br>FBL

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<what do you do with the castor

oil?><br><br>Rub it all around your body from head to toe and then

let it be there for 5 minutes if you're a first timer

and gradually working up from there to 2 hours that

Sharath's doing.<br><br>Also, extra rubbing attention can

be given to joints that trouble you (knees anyone?).

And the effect can be furthered by applying warm

compress on the said areas.<br><br><and what are the

benefits??><br><br>It is said to help loosen the joints by lubricating

them. Also, Brahmin males take such baths traditionally

three times a week, and women twice a week, for cooling

effects.<br><br>I have done it twice and must say that it relaxes

the muscles and gives you a kind of a nice, spacey

feeling for the rest of the day. It also does seem to

loosen the joints, since I could do painless padmasana

after the treatment without especially warming

up.<br><br>The oil is also known for its laxative qualities :-)

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cynxir<br><br>Interesting info....is it specific

properties of the castor plant that has these benefits, as

opposed to another good oil?<br>Do you practice at

ashtanga yoga helsinki, because I am interested to know if

you have practiced much with Lino.

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<is it specific properties of the castor plant

that has these benefits, as opposed to another good

oil?><br><br>Could be. It was much thicker than any other oil I have

seen which makes it perfect for rubbing it on. I

suppose that the plant itself has some cooling and

purifying qualities. Have to find out more about

it.<br><br>Yes, I practise there. I just came home from a two

week astanga retreat with Lino and it was my first

time studying under his guidance. He is a very great

teacher indeed. Too bad that I have missed his previous

workshops here because of having various injuries (or

openings - as some would say). He usually comes to Finland

three to four times a year.

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I seem to remember castor oil having an

unpleasant smell about it, but maybe that's been improved

upon since I was forced to ingest the stuff as a

child. What other kinds of oil can you suggest other

than castor? I was also wondering how you can hold

certain poses (such as those where your hands are clasped

together in opposition) under such circumstances?

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We had two types of castor oil that we used for

the baths. The Indian oil had a pleasant scent of

roasted sesame seeds and the American oil that was more

purified didn't really smell anything at all. The oil that

is used for these baths is not meant for ingestion.

Hmm, I wonder why they added the foul smell to the

edible version? Some arcane form of kid torture,

mayhaps?<br><br>You wash the oil off with soap after a while so no

problems holding the poses. <br><br>I read on this board

months and months ago that Guriji's son Manju had

recommended rubbing coconut oil to joints. I tried that while

I was in Thailand, but noticed nothing special.

Whereas the muscle relaxing effect of the castor oil is

very concrete.

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Thanks for your advice -- I found such "american"

oil at my local health food store today with no

trouble. I too thought of castor oil as being something

used primarily to punish little kids, but this product

is clearly identified as for massage/external use.

The directions printed on it are pretty close to what

you describe. I can't wait to try it.

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Please report any effects of the bath here. Since

many people on the workshop reacted differently it

would be interesting to read what it did to

you.<br><br>BTW, don't be too ambitious with the time you leave it

on the first time 'cause the laxative effect works

also when the oil is absorbed through the skin. I've

heard of stories of nights spent in the john...

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My first "oil bath" was good, left me feeling

very relaxed and maybe a bit spacey. Seemed to help

with some stray pains I have been getting in my feet,

knees and hips.<br><br>"...the laxative effect works

also when the oil is absorbed through the

skin."<br><br>I noticed. Not a problem, though.

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Thanks for the recount. Now, the next time you do

it try rubbing some in your scalp and neck (if you

have short hair or lots of patience) that really gets

the blood rushing through your head for extra super

spacey 'laxed feeling. They say it's good for your hair

too.

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I took the CO bath this afternoon, left it on about 15 minutes. So far I

haven't really noticed anything, should know more tomorrow i guess (hope I'm not

summoned to the throne tonight!)

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you know... when one gets accused of things

innocently you become that. So , along those

lines:<br><br>screwji<br>you didn't notice anything because your skin's too

thick!<br><br>(ss, now i gave you something valid to complain about)

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well, i took an oral dose of castor oil and it

put me into labor! the little lotus arrived june 28

after about 6 hours of labor, and all i can say is

thank god i practiced ashtanga up to my eighth month of

pregnancy -- the endurance i've gained and the focused

breathing that's become second nature to me made an intense

experience bearable. anxious to get a full pactice in again

soon!

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Wow, congratulations! Do they give patients castor oil in regular hospitals or

did you go through an alternative way of giving birth, hope you don't mind me

asking?

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