Guest guest Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Yeah Tarynn! Hi! it's me, as in Sayoko & Clint! Things are good with us! How are you? Mysore this year - Possible! Tony's website: www.ashtangaworld.com pls write to him. He's in Pune for a while longer... Love, sayoko On Jan 1, 2005, at 12:52 AM, ashtanga yoga wrote: > > > There are 6 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Re: Does anyone know if any people in Mysore were afftected > by the earthquake? > kiran kumar <kkkiran75 > 2. Re: Digest Number 724 > tarynn parker <tarynnlp > 3. tingling in toes > "John de la Garza" <john > 4. Re: Morning stiffness > highwayman <hippyskydancer > 5. Re: Full Moon > "sassandthecity" <sassandthecity > 6. Re: Arthritis Problem > highwayman <hippyskydancer > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 1 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:11:36 -0800 (PST) > kiran kumar <kkkiran75 > Re: Does anyone know if any people in Mysore were afftected > by the earthquake? > > > Hi Kerisa > > Mysore is more than 300 kms from the seashore and > mysoreans are not directly affected by tsunami. > however few people who had gone to visit a catholic > church in valankanni died. Total no of deaths is less > than 10 > > Thanx for the concern > > Kiran Kumar > www.mysooru.com > > > --- kerisea <kerisea wrote: > >> >> >> As I have a relative there and I can not get in >> touch thru the phone >> because calls are not going in to India from the USA >> right now. >> Any info would be appriciated. >> Thankyou. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 2 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:40:20 -0500 (EST) > tarynn parker <tarynnlp > Re: Digest Number 724 > > > hey, > > is this sayoko from hong kong? as in Clint and > Sayoko? > > This is Tarynn, a teacher from Pure Yoga of 2 years > ago. If this is sayoko- are the two of you planning > any trips to Mysore? I hope to be there May/June. > Are you talking about anthony carlisi? He is OK I > hope? and the Sri Lanka Project? > > Namaste > Tarynn --- punkin wrote: > > > > Annie: > > Tony is in Pune at the moment, so he's safe. He's > feeling > devastated about this whole destruction in SL, though. > > > namaste, > sayoko > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > Links > > > > > > ashtanga yoga > > > Terms of Service. > > > ===== > > > ____________________ > Post your free ad now! http://personals..ca > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 3 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:12:31 -0000 > "John de la Garza" <john > tingling in toes > > > > If I do poses where I have my legs straight then bend at the hips to > stretch my hamsstrings regularly my toes start to have a tingling > feeling even when I'm not stretching. > > Posts where I bend my hips then try to extend my leg don't cause this > > > Has anyonehere seen this before? Should I just avoid poses that cause > this for now? > > I am very new to Yoga and very inflexible > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 4 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:01:40 -0800 (PST) > highwayman <hippyskydancer > Re: Morning stiffness > > > hey charlie, being 46 i understand completely the > morning stiffness and when my teacher informed us the > shala was switching to morning practice, I was > concerned because I knew that the morning was > difficult. > A very hot shower before practice has helped > immensely, as well as certain pranayama (kriya) which > can only be learned from a trained and very > understanding teacher. This will help generate the > heat necessary to enjoy practice while the sun is > rising, and it is a truly wonderful time of day to > practice, it just takes a little extra patience.... > > be well > > > --- joey manuel <joey wrote: > >> >> Hey Charlie! >> Some warm up stretches for the back are >> definitely a thing I would suggest. The forward >> bends (Utanasana) in the sun salutations alone can >> be quite a strain for the lower back, especially >> when cold. Just remember those "Hammies" are >> connected to the ischeal tuberosities, and if they >> wont stretch, your pelvis will not pivot, thereby >> straining the lower back. So gently warm them up, >> and remember Udhiana Bhanda should be engaged and >> doing the work, not your low back. Try warming up >> your room....I practice in a small 8X10 room, that I >> heat up w/ a space heater for A.M. practices. I'm >> 48. Good Luck! Joey >> >> charlierom2003 <no_reply> wrote: >> >> >> I'm a 46 year old guy and have been practicing >> ashtanga for a couple >> of years, usually 2 or 3 times/week. I'm not >> particularly flexible >> (but very strong) with a background in weightlifting >> and football, >> and have been progressing well and really love the >> practice. Up >> untill recently my schedule was such that I >> practiced in the >> evening. Now I can practice first thing in the >> morning, which I've >> always wanted to do, and understand that this is a >> more recommended >> practice time. My question is, I am so very stiff >> first thing in >> the AM that my practice really seems to be >> suffering, by the time >> I'm done with standing postures I feel depleted from >> trying to >> overcome siffness particularly lower back. I'm >> thinking what maybe >> I need to do is just respect that I am less flexible >> in the AM, not >> fight it but work and breath into it, and perhaps >> over time I will >> adjust to AM practice. Or perhaps there is a bit of >> pre-sun >> salutation stretching that I should do? Just >> trolling for any >> related tips or insights, thanks all! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sponsor >> >> >> >> Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ashtanga yoga >> >> Your use of is subject to the >> >> >> >> >> Joey Manuel >> 1206 E. Palm Valley Blvd. >> Round Rock, TX 78664 >> 512-716-0046 >> >> www.yogaforliferr.com >> A Sanctuary for the Mind, Body, and Spirit. >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been >> removed] >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > All your favorites on one personal page – Try My > > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 5 > Fri, 31 Dec 2004 02:52:52 -0000 > "sassandthecity" <sassandthecity > Re: Full Moon > > > > I got this from a site online: > > Both full and new moon days are observed as yoga holidays in the > Ashtanga Yoga tradition. What is the reasoning behind this? > > Like all things of a watery nature (human beings are about 70% > water), we are affected by the phases of the moon. The phases of the > moon are determined by the moon's relative position to the sun. Full > moons occur when they are in opposition and new moons when they are > in conjunction. Both sun and moon exert a gravitational pull on the > earth. Their relative positions create different energetic > experiences that can be compared to the breath cycle. The full moon > energy corresponds to the end of inhalation when the force of prana > is greatest. This is an expansive, upward moving force that makes us > feel energetic and emotional, but not well grounded. The Upanishads > state that the main prana lives in the head. During the full moon we > tend to be more headstrong. > > The new moon energy corresponds to the end of exhalation when the > force of apana is greatest. Apana is a contracting, downward moving > force that makes us feel calm and grounded, but dense and disinclined > towards physical exertion. > > The Farmers Almanac recommends planting seeds at the new moon when > the rooting force is strongest and transplanting at the full moon > when the flowering force is strongest. > > Practicing Ashtanga Yoga over time makes us more attuned to natural > cycles. Observing moon days is one way to recognize and honor the > rhythms of nature so we can live in greater harmony with it. > > > ashtanga yoga, "John de la Garza" <john@j...> > wrote: >> >> >> ashtanga yoga, "Constança de Melo Sousa" > <csousaeee@h...> >> wrote: >>> Hello! >>> >>> Does anyone konw the real reason for not practicing in the full > moon days? >>> Today I was asked that question but couldn't quite answer it... >>> >> >> I read that it was just to give you a periodic rest and to stop you > from getting dependent >> on a streak. >> >> If this is true I can relate. Some peole get on streaks and wont > break them for not >> breaking them's sake even if they are hurt. The just have the > strong urge not to break the >> streak at any cost. > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 6 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:16:30 -0800 (PST) > highwayman <hippyskydancer > Re: Arthritis Problem > > > Guy, try getting with an experienced teacher, this > will be the best way to figure out the wrist and > arthritis issues. Best of luck! > > --- Guy Davis <guy wrote: > >> >> >> Hi, >> >> I suffer from a form of rheumatoid arthritis. I am a >> 43 year old man >> living in NC. >> >> I have started a practice usinge Swenson's series 1 >> and Berch's Power >> Yoga book. >> >> I have severe pain in the wrists. Right now I am >> able to do the 2x5 >> Surynamaskar however my flexibility is limited and >> during the >> precursor to upward dog (pushup position) I just can >> not put that >> weight on my wrists. It is agonizing. >> >> However I can get through upward and downward dog >> without too much >> trouble. >> >> I am focusing on my breathing and hoping that over >> time this condition >> will start to respond to the breathing and the >> postures. >> >> My question is if anyone on this group has had a >> similar experience >> and how they are doing now (pain-wise). >> >> Thanks so much, >> >> Guy >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. > http://info.mail./mail_250 > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > > > ----- > - > Links > > > > > ----- > - > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Hey all yogis Does anyone know of a good yoga teacher/ guru practicing in the Bandra area in Bombay or maybe somewhere nearby. Im currently taking a course to become a teacher but would like to get some extra practice in the evenings. Let me know if you hear anything. Ritu On Sat, 1 Jan 2005 09:11:51 +0800, Sayoko Kamei <punkin wrote: > > Yeah Tarynn! Hi! > it's me, as in Sayoko & Clint! Things are good with us! How are you? > Mysore this year - Possible! > Tony's website: www.ashtangaworld.com > pls write to him. He's in Pune for a while longer... > > Love, > sayoko > On Jan 1, 2005, at 12:52 AM, ashtanga yoga wrote: > > > > > > > There are 6 messages in this issue. > > > > Topics in this digest: > > > > 1. Re: Does anyone know if any people in Mysore were afftected > > by the earthquake? > > kiran kumar <kkkiran75 > > 2. Re: Digest Number 724 > > tarynn parker <tarynnlp > > 3. tingling in toes > > "John de la Garza" <john > > 4. Re: Morning stiffness > > highwayman <hippyskydancer > > 5. Re: Full Moon > > "sassandthecity" <sassandthecity > > 6. Re: Arthritis Problem > > highwayman <hippyskydancer > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > Message: 1 > > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:11:36 -0800 (PST) > > kiran kumar <kkkiran75 > > Re: Does anyone know if any people in Mysore were afftected > > by the earthquake? > > > > > > Hi Kerisa > > > > Mysore is more than 300 kms from the seashore and > > mysoreans are not directly affected by tsunami. > > however few people who had gone to visit a catholic > > church in valankanni died. Total no of deaths is less > > than 10 > > > > Thanx for the concern > > > > Kiran Kumar > > www.mysooru.com > > > > > > --- kerisea <kerisea wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> As I have a relative there and I can not get in > >> touch thru the phone > >> because calls are not going in to India from the USA > >> right now. > >> Any info would be appriciated. > >> Thankyou. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > Message: 2 > > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:40:20 -0500 (EST) > > tarynn parker <tarynnlp > > Re: Digest Number 724 > > > > > > hey, > > > > is this sayoko from hong kong? as in Clint and > > Sayoko? > > > > This is Tarynn, a teacher from Pure Yoga of 2 years > > ago. If this is sayoko- are the two of you planning > > any trips to Mysore? I hope to be there May/June. > > Are you talking about anthony carlisi? He is OK I > > hope? and the Sri Lanka Project? > > > > Namaste > > Tarynn --- punkin wrote: > > > > > > > > Annie: > > > > Tony is in Pune at the moment, so he's safe. He's > > feeling > > devastated about this whole destruction in SL, though. > > > > > > namaste, > > sayoko > > > > > > > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > > > > > Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ashtanga yoga > > > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > > > ===== > > > > > > ____________________ > > Post your free ad now! http://personals..ca > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > Message: 3 > > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:12:31 -0000 > > "John de la Garza" <john > > tingling in toes > > > > > > > > If I do poses where I have my legs straight then bend at the hips to > > stretch my hamsstrings regularly my toes start to have a tingling > > feeling even when I'm not stretching. > > > > Posts where I bend my hips then try to extend my leg don't cause this > > > > > > Has anyonehere seen this before? Should I just avoid poses that cause > > this for now? > > > > I am very new to Yoga and very inflexible > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > Message: 4 > > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:01:40 -0800 (PST) > > highwayman <hippyskydancer > > Re: Morning stiffness > > > > > > hey charlie, being 46 i understand completely the > > morning stiffness and when my teacher informed us the > > shala was switching to morning practice, I was > > concerned because I knew that the morning was > > difficult. > > A very hot shower before practice has helped > > immensely, as well as certain pranayama (kriya) which > > can only be learned from a trained and very > > understanding teacher. This will help generate the > > heat necessary to enjoy practice while the sun is > > rising, and it is a truly wonderful time of day to > > practice, it just takes a little extra patience.... > > > > be well > > > > > > --- joey manuel <joey wrote: > > > >> > >> Hey Charlie! > >> Some warm up stretches for the back are > >> definitely a thing I would suggest. The forward > >> bends (Utanasana) in the sun salutations alone can > >> be quite a strain for the lower back, especially > >> when cold. Just remember those "Hammies" are > >> connected to the ischeal tuberosities, and if they > >> wont stretch, your pelvis will not pivot, thereby > >> straining the lower back. So gently warm them up, > >> and remember Udhiana Bhanda should be engaged and > >> doing the work, not your low back. Try warming up > >> your room....I practice in a small 8X10 room, that I > >> heat up w/ a space heater for A.M. practices. I'm > >> 48. Good Luck! Joey > >> > >> charlierom2003 <no_reply> wrote: > >> > >> > >> I'm a 46 year old guy and have been practicing > >> ashtanga for a couple > >> of years, usually 2 or 3 times/week. I'm not > >> particularly flexible > >> (but very strong) with a background in weightlifting > >> and football, > >> and have been progressing well and really love the > >> practice. Up > >> untill recently my schedule was such that I > >> practiced in the > >> evening. Now I can practice first thing in the > >> morning, which I've > >> always wanted to do, and understand that this is a > >> more recommended > >> practice time. My question is, I am so very stiff > >> first thing in > >> the AM that my practice really seems to be > >> suffering, by the time > >> I'm done with standing postures I feel depleted from > >> trying to > >> overcome siffness particularly lower back. I'm > >> thinking what maybe > >> I need to do is just respect that I am less flexible > >> in the AM, not > >> fight it but work and breath into it, and perhaps > >> over time I will > >> adjust to AM practice. Or perhaps there is a bit of > >> pre-sun > >> salutation stretching that I should do? Just > >> trolling for any > >> related tips or insights, thanks all! > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Sponsor > >> > >> > >> > >> Links > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ashtanga yoga > >> > >> Your use of is subject to the > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Joey Manuel > >> 1206 E. Palm Valley Blvd. > >> Round Rock, TX 78664 > >> 512-716-0046 > >> > >> www.yogaforliferr.com > >> A Sanctuary for the Mind, Body, and Spirit. > >> > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been > >> removed] > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > All your favorites on one personal page – Try My > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > Message: 5 > > Fri, 31 Dec 2004 02:52:52 -0000 > > "sassandthecity" <sassandthecity > > Re: Full Moon > > > > > > > > I got this from a site online: > > > > Both full and new moon days are observed as yoga holidays in the > > Ashtanga Yoga tradition. What is the reasoning behind this? > > > > Like all things of a watery nature (human beings are about 70% > > water), we are affected by the phases of the moon. The phases of the > > moon are determined by the moon's relative position to the sun. Full > > moons occur when they are in opposition and new moons when they are > > in conjunction. Both sun and moon exert a gravitational pull on the > > earth. Their relative positions create different energetic > > experiences that can be compared to the breath cycle. The full moon > > energy corresponds to the end of inhalation when the force of prana > > is greatest. This is an expansive, upward moving force that makes us > > feel energetic and emotional, but not well grounded. The Upanishads > > state that the main prana lives in the head. During the full moon we > > tend to be more headstrong. > > > > The new moon energy corresponds to the end of exhalation when the > > force of apana is greatest. Apana is a contracting, downward moving > > force that makes us feel calm and grounded, but dense and disinclined > > towards physical exertion. > > > > The Farmers Almanac recommends planting seeds at the new moon when > > the rooting force is strongest and transplanting at the full moon > > when the flowering force is strongest. > > > > Practicing Ashtanga Yoga over time makes us more attuned to natural > > cycles. Observing moon days is one way to recognize and honor the > > rhythms of nature so we can live in greater harmony with it. > > > > > > ashtanga yoga, "John de la Garza" <john@j...> > > wrote: > >> > >> > >> ashtanga yoga, "Constança de Melo Sousa" > > <csousaeee@h...> > >> wrote: > >>> Hello! > >>> > >>> Does anyone konw the real reason for not practicing in the full > > moon days? > >>> Today I was asked that question but couldn't quite answer it... > >>> > >> > >> I read that it was just to give you a periodic rest and to stop you > > from getting dependent > >> on a streak. > >> > >> If this is true I can relate. Some peole get on streaks and wont > > break them for not > >> breaking them's sake even if they are hurt. The just have the > > strong urge not to break the > >> streak at any cost. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > Message: 6 > > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:16:30 -0800 (PST) > > highwayman <hippyskydancer > > Re: Arthritis Problem > > > > > > Guy, try getting with an experienced teacher, this > > will be the best way to figure out the wrist and > > arthritis issues. Best of luck! > > > > --- Guy Davis <guy wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> Hi, > >> > >> I suffer from a form of rheumatoid arthritis. I am a > >> 43 year old man > >> living in NC. > >> > >> I have started a practice usinge Swenson's series 1 > >> and Berch's Power > >> Yoga book. > >> > >> I have severe pain in the wrists. Right now I am > >> able to do the 2x5 > >> Surynamaskar however my flexibility is limited and > >> during the > >> precursor to upward dog (pushup position) I just can > >> not put that > >> weight on my wrists. It is agonizing. > >> > >> However I can get through upward and downward dog > >> without too much > >> trouble. > >> > >> I am focusing on my breathing and hoping that over > >> time this condition > >> will start to respond to the breathing and the > >> postures. > >> > >> My question is if anyone on this group has had a > >> similar experience > >> and how they are doing now (pain-wise). > >> > >> Thanks so much, > >> > >> Guy > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. > > http://info.mail./mail_250 > > > > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > > _ > > _____________________ > > _ > > > > > > > > ----- > > - > > Links > > > > > > > > > > ----- > > - > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > Links > > > > > ashtanga yoga > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Namaste Sayoko! I hope to be in mysore in May/June... Sometime our paths will cross again! Say hello to Clint for me, and hello to all of Hong Kong! I did get in touch with Anthony. I hope to catch up with him somewhere too! love and light tarynn --- Sayoko Kamei <punkin wrote: Yeah Tarynn! Hi! it's me, as in Sayoko & Clint! Things are good with us! How are you? Mysore this year - Possible! Tony's website: www.ashtangaworld.com pls write to him. He's in Pune for a while longer... Love, sayoko On Jan 1, 2005, at 12:52 AM, ashtanga yoga wrote: > > > There are 6 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Re: Does anyone know if any people in Mysore were afftected > by the earthquake? > kiran kumar <kkkiran75 > 2. Re: Digest Number 724 > tarynn parker <tarynnlp > 3. tingling in toes > "John de la Garza" <john > 4. Re: Morning stiffness > highwayman <hippyskydancer > 5. Re: Full Moon > "sassandthecity" <sassandthecity > 6. Re: Arthritis Problem > highwayman <hippyskydancer > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 1 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:11:36 -0800 (PST) > kiran kumar <kkkiran75 > Re: Does anyone know if any people in Mysore were afftected > by the earthquake? > > > Hi Kerisa > > Mysore is more than 300 kms from the seashore and > mysoreans are not directly affected by tsunami. > however few people who had gone to visit a catholic > church in valankanni died. Total no of deaths is less > than 10 > > Thanx for the concern > > Kiran Kumar > www.mysooru.com > > > --- kerisea <kerisea wrote: > >> >> >> As I have a relative there and I can not get in >> touch thru the phone >> because calls are not going in to India from the USA >> right now. >> Any info would be appriciated. >> Thankyou. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam protection around > > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 2 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:40:20 -0500 (EST) > tarynn parker <tarynnlp > Re: Digest Number 724 > > > hey, > > is this sayoko from hong kong? as in Clint and > Sayoko? > > This is Tarynn, a teacher from Pure Yoga of 2 years > ago. If this is sayoko- are the two of you planning > any trips to Mysore? I hope to be there May/June. > Are you talking about anthony carlisi? He is OK I > hope? and the Sri Lanka Project? > > Namaste > Tarynn --- punkin wrote: > > > > Annie: > > Tony is in Pune at the moment, so he's safe. He's > feeling > devastated about this whole destruction in SL, though. > > > namaste, > sayoko > > > > > > Sponsor > > > > Links > > > > > > ashtanga yoga > > Your use of is subject to the > Terms of Service. > > > ===== > > > ____________________ > Post your free ad now! http://personals..ca > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 3 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:12:31 -0000 > "John de la Garza" <john > tingling in toes > > > > If I do poses where I have my legs straight then bend at the hips to > stretch my hamsstrings regularly my toes start to have a tingling > feeling even when I'm not stretching. > > Posts where I bend my hips then try to extend my leg don't cause this > > > Has anyonehere seen this before? Should I just avoid poses that cause > this for now? > > I am very new to Yoga and very inflexible > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 4 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:01:40 -0800 (PST) > highwayman <hippyskydancer > Re: Morning stiffness > > > hey charlie, being 46 i understand completely the > morning stiffness and when my teacher informed us the > shala was switching to morning practice, I was > concerned because I knew that the morning was > difficult. > A very hot shower before practice has helped > immensely, as well as certain pranayama (kriya) which > can only be learned from a trained and very > understanding teacher. This will help generate the > heat necessary to enjoy practice while the sun is > rising, and it is a truly wonderful time of day to > practice, it just takes a little extra patience.... > > be well > > > --- joey manuel <joey wrote: > >> >> Hey Charlie! >> Some warm up stretches for the back are >> definitely a thing I would suggest. The forward >> bends (Utanasana) in the sun salutations alone can >> be quite a strain for the lower back, especially >> when cold. Just remember those "Hammies" are >> connected to the ischeal tuberosities, and if they >> wont stretch, your pelvis will not pivot, thereby >> straining the lower back. So gently warm them up, >> and remember Udhiana Bhanda should be engaged and >> doing the work, not your low back. Try warming up >> your room....I practice in a small 8X10 room, that I >> heat up w/ a space heater for A.M. practices. I'm >> 48. Good Luck! Joey >> >> charlierom2003 <no_reply> wrote: >> >> >> I'm a 46 year old guy and have been practicing >> ashtanga for a couple >> of years, usually 2 or 3 times/week. I'm not >> particularly flexible >> (but very strong) with a background in weightlifting >> and football, >> and have been progressing well and really love the >> practice. Up >> untill recently my schedule was such that I >> practiced in the >> evening. Now I can practice first thing in the >> morning, which I've >> always wanted to do, and understand that this is a >> more recommended >> practice time. My question is, I am so very stiff >> first thing in >> the AM that my practice really seems to be >> suffering, by the time >> I'm done with standing postures I feel depleted from >> trying to >> overcome siffness particularly lower back. I'm >> thinking what maybe >> I need to do is just respect that I am less flexible >> in the AM, not >> fight it but work and breath into it, and perhaps >> over time I will >> adjust to AM practice. Or perhaps there is a bit of >> pre-sun >> salutation stretching that I should do? Just >> trolling for any >> related tips or insights, thanks all! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sponsor >> >> >> >> Links >> >> >> >> >> To from this group, send an email to: >> ashtanga yoga >> >> Your use of is subject to the >> >> >> >> >> Joey Manuel >> 1206 E. Palm Valley Blvd. >> Round Rock, TX 78664 >> 512-716-0046 >> >> www.yogaforliferr.com >> A Sanctuary for the Mind, Body, and Spirit. >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been >> removed] >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > All your favorites on one personal page – Try My > > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 5 > Fri, 31 Dec 2004 02:52:52 -0000 > "sassandthecity" <sassandthecity > Re: Full Moon > > > > I got this from a site online: > > Both full and new moon days are observed as yoga holidays in the > Ashtanga Yoga tradition. What is the reasoning behind this? > > Like all things of a watery nature (human beings are about 70% > water), we are affected by the phases of the moon. The phases of the > moon are determined by the moon's relative position to the sun. Full > moons occur when they are in opposition and new moons when they are > in conjunction. Both sun and moon exert a gravitational pull on the > earth. Their relative positions create different energetic > experiences that can be compared to the breath cycle. The full moon > energy corresponds to the end of inhalation when the force of prana > is greatest. This is an expansive, upward moving force that makes us > feel energetic and emotional, but not well grounded. The Upanishads > state that the main prana lives in the head. During the full moon we > tend to be more headstrong. > > The new moon energy corresponds to the end of exhalation when the > force of apana is greatest. Apana is a contracting, downward moving > force that makes us feel calm and grounded, but dense and disinclined > towards physical exertion. > > The Farmers Almanac recommends planting seeds at the new moon when > the rooting force is strongest and transplanting at the full moon > when the flowering force is strongest. > > Practicing Ashtanga Yoga over time makes us more attuned to natural > cycles. Observing moon days is one way to recognize and honor the > rhythms of nature so we can live in greater harmony with it. > > > ashtanga yoga, "John de la Garza" <john@j...> > wrote: >> >> >> ashtanga yoga, "Constança de Melo Sousa" > <csousaeee@h...> >> wrote: >>> Hello! >>> >>> Does anyone konw the real reason for not practicing in the full > moon days? >>> Today I was asked that question but couldn't quite answer it... >>> >> >> I read that it was just to give you a periodic rest and to stop you > from getting dependent >> on a streak. >> >> If this is true I can relate. Some peole get on streaks and wont > break them for not >> breaking them's sake even if they are hurt. The just have the > strong urge not to break the >> streak at any cost. > > > > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > Message: 6 > Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:16:30 -0800 (PST) > highwayman <hippyskydancer > Re: Arthritis Problem > > > Guy, try getting with an experienced teacher, this > will be the best way to figure out the wrist and > arthritis issues. Best of luck! > > --- Guy Davis <guy wrote: > >> >> >> Hi, >> >> I suffer from a form of rheumatoid arthritis. I am a >> 43 year old man >> living in NC. >> >> I have started a practice usinge Swenson's series 1 >> and Berch's Power >> Yoga book. >> >> I have severe pain in the wrists. Right now I am >> able to do the 2x5 >> Surynamaskar however my flexibility is limited and >> during the >> precursor to upward dog (pushup position) I just can >> not put that >> weight on my wrists. It is agonizing. >> >> However I can get through upward and downward dog >> without too much >> trouble. >> >> I am focusing on my breathing and hoping that over >> time this condition >> will start to respond to the breathing and the >> postures. >> >> My question is if anyone on this group has had a >> similar experience >> and how they are doing now (pain-wise). >> >> Thanks so much, >> >> Guy >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. > http://info.mail./mail_250 > > > > > > _____________________ > _ > _____________________ > _ > > > > ----- > - > Links > > > > > ----- > - > > > > ashtanga yoga Terms of Service. ===== ____________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals..ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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