Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 It is a very COMMON practice to use pillows, blankets and blocks to support the body in other kinds of yoga. But not in this kind of yoga. In most cases it hinders progression when used during practice. FBL ashtanga yoga, "Susie" <asimser@t...> wrote: > Margee, > I read the same thing about using a pillow for that particular > pose to help in doing it progressively so the knees can adjust > slowly. > Susie > > FBL- > I must inform you that Sharath was the one who told me about using the > pillow at night to help condition my body. > I am assuming since he learned from PJ himself, and trains with him daily > that he is a bit more experienced with this advice then you. I never said > that this was "part of Ashtanga," I said it was a good way to prepare. > And, by the way, it helped me tremendously, as well as others. > I assumed the object of this board was for information and for > encouragement. I don't see much encouragement from you, just alot of > criticism. If you have children, i do hope you praise as much as you > criticize. > Have a nice day. > Margee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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