Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Hi Herve, In response to your question about abdominal muscles I recommend just doing your practice in the proper sequence and not skipping ahead. I think it's really important you trust the practice and not mess with it -- or you might miss out on some of the subtle benefits. I can relate to how you're feeling because I considered messing with the series about two years into my practice (I wanted to throw in some crunches!) and now at year three I'm so glad I didn't! If you're eager to do more for your abs and core strength right now you might consider taking a pilates class a couple times a week at your local gym. I have weak abs myself and am finding this quite beneficial so far. Tanya - ashtanga yoga ashtanga yoga Saturday, April 19, 2003 7:44 AM ashtanga yoga Digest Number 360 > > > ashtanga yoga > > > ------ > > There are 2 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. vinyasa > funkybadlady > 2. abdominal asanas-first week of the journey > "jean-marie herve michel, jr" <abulafia3000 > > > ______________________ > ______________________ > > Message: 1 > Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:02:43 -0000 > funkybadlady > vinyasa > > First of all, "Lino's Book" is not really Lino's book, it is Guruji's > book that Lino edited for him. He wanted to do something with > full vinyasa represented that is correctly counted out breath by > breath. Full vinyasa exists as a sort of "platonic" version of the > actual practice which is done with 1/2 vinyasa 99% of the time. > Lino does not teach full vinyasa and John Scott does not either > except in certain cases or in special workshops. > > John Scott's book and CD are correct I'm sure and I believe > Guruji approves of the work, but that does not mean full vinyasa > is the correct "practical" method. Full vinyasa exists essentially > in theory, and half vinyasa is what is practiced. Period. This is > the recommendation. > > Over time, Guruji has found that full vinyasa is too much for a > daily practice. It can take a toll over time. If you think you know > better than him, then bless your heart and best wishes for you > and your future students. > > As far as attitude goes, yes, I think it is arrogant and cheeky to > have very little experience and be professing wisdom regarding > the practice of Ashtanga, especially regarding something that > Guruji has clearly indicated as he has regarding full or half > vinyasa. Guruji may be old, but please don't insult him by calling > him a liar. > > No, Guruji cannot control what people decide to teach in the > name of Ashtanga. If you really want to learn the latest,most > correct version of Ashtanga, then your best bet is to stick as > close as possible to Guruji and practice with a teacher who > studies with Guruji regularly. Ashtanga is a fairly exacting > science and if you can't study with a direct student of Sri K., just > be aware of what you are getting and have some humility. > > There comes a point when a student realizes that it really is not > about the physical practice alone, but you must start there and > only with a strict discipline and adherance to the correct practice > will you find freedom from this. Read the sutras and the Gita. > > best, > FBL > > > > > ______________________ > ______________________ > > Message: 2 > Sat, 19 Apr 2003 00:06:56 -0500 > "jean-marie herve michel, jr" <abulafia3000 > abdominal asanas-first week of the journey > > This is the end of my first week of Ashatanga. After 1 single week, I already feel subtle changes in my body. I am now comfortable enough with the 'sun salutation' that I will be doing it art home on my own. I could not push myself up with my palm from a sitting sown position on my first day. After less than a week I am a few inches off the floor. Now the hard part will be to continue this journey in a consistent manner for a life time. I believe that I am up tot he challenge. > > > I am also interested in intensively working on my abdominals muscles on my own(aside from formal classes.) > > My abdominal muscles are weak due to a surgery, a sedentary life style and obesity. My abdominal muscles lost their tone and this lead to excessive fat deposits on the abdominal wall. I would like my abdominal muscles to be strong and elastic. I would lie to practice on my own the many yogic poses which make abdominals strong and elastic. I am told that for optimal performance, muscles should be contracted and stretched. > > Does anyone have a site with a visual representation of the Asanas below: > > 1. Bhunjagasana > 2.salabhasana > 3.Dhanurasana > 4.Yoga-Mudra > 5.Halasana > 6.Vakrasana > 7.Ardha-Matsyendrasana > 8.Uddiyana > 9. Nauli > > Which one should a person practice the most. Any advice would be appreciated. > > herve > > > > > > > > ______________________ > ______________________ > > > > Your use of is subject to > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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