Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 Namaste Hi Robin , I read your question referring to the heat which can cause the migraine . I am not able to tell you how you can hold the heat down when doing kundlini but I go another advice . The psycho problems of migrain are often that you resist aginst the "flow of the Life " and that you do the the things very routine always in the same way , somtimes the migraine can be caused be sexual fears, but I think the reasons I mentioned first are more common . Do you have stronger migraine attacks in time when doing KY or is it just that your doctor told you that it COULD BE dangerous ? Anyway refferring to this advices I want to say that I think KY could be such a routine because of theese special series . Other Yoga "styles" are often more free an allow the body to do what it want . You can think about that if you want , you can tell youself also the follwing sentence against your Migrain : I relax in the "river life". I let the life cares for me and I get all what I need . The life "is" for me . Ok I wish you good days . Om Shanti MOritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 So Robin, do you find that practicing KY stimulates, migraine headaches, directly in you? I know someone who BOF can bring on a migraine at times. I'm not a doctor...so this is just my opinion. I am of Pitta constitution as well. I find that KY meditation, in particular, does increase the heat often and my skin breaks out, immediately...but I don't blame that solely on the fact that heat is being created...rather that heat is created then a cleansing occurs and the toxins have to be released....so the skin erupts. So I continue my practice regardless..with a focus on a cooling diet, cooling my emotions and immersing myself in water often...as well as practicing calming KY kriyas etc. Take the time inbetween each posture to meditate on the effect of the posture. Some places I have taken KY at, practice it as if it was an Oylmpic event...running from one posture to the other without rests or time for awareness...take the time..allow the integration to occur and to witness it. Sitali Pranayama, left nostril breathing and gurpranam are cooling. Hope that is helpful. Goodluck Robin, Sat Sangeet Post your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 Hi Robin, Whatever imbalances we may have can be approached from either an "allopathic" or a "homeopathic" perspective. In your case the allopathic approach would be to try and cool and pacify the Pitta situation. The homeopathic approach would be to see yourself as infinite and get into the Pitta energy....to not try and snuff it out. The moment we judge ourselves, we've created a problem. None of us is perfect Yogiji would try and take it as far as you can. The rajas will play itself out and then you have a new and deeper stillness (and strength) to relate to and from. We are infinite and it's important to remember that. Most physicians work along the allopathic mode because that is their vocation. A psychotherapist, however, (http://www.thepositivemind.com/HTML/intensefeelingarticle.html) will want to bring up the root of the Pitta. Of course they'll have another language for this situation. All in all, it's about getting to a stable, strong place. There are different modalities. BTW, if you do a dynamic Kundalini set the other half (at least) of that experience is in your layout. I have my deepest layouts after I have done a really intense set with Archer and Frog poses, etc. Additionally, the chanting and meditation great ways to complete the balance. Also, while doing your set there are various things you can pay attention to. check out http://sahej.com/asana_for_your_type.html Sat Nam, Dharam Singh Robin Elizabeth Trent wrote: > Sat Nam! > My Auyrvedic physician told me that, as a Pitta, KY probably isn't the > best type of yoga for me as it creates a lot of heat! I've been > practicing KY for over a year and I love it. I've fallen out of practice > because of yoga teacher training in Hatha/Kirpalu style, and recently > because of my doctor's warnings. I get migraines and heat is a big > factor. But I love Kundalini, I just found a great teacher, and I just > got into sadhana! What do I do? Does anyone have any advise about > keeping the heat down? > > Much Love, > Robin > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 hi, One way is to drink cool buttermilk, (if it suits you). And cool milk also is good. bye jg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Wow! Thanks for the help! At first I loved the fact that I am Pitta. But I have begun to struggle with it. I will check out those web-sites! nameste Kundaliniyoga, Dharam Singh <pran--yogi@s...> wrote: > Hi Robin, > Whatever imbalances we may have can be approached from either an > "allopathic" or a "homeopathic" perspective. > In your case the allopathic approach would be to try and cool and pacify > the Pitta situation. The homeopathic approach would be to see yourself > as infinite and get into the Pitta energy....to not try and snuff it > out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I just figuered this replying thing out! No, my doctor did not say it was dangerous, just that anything that creates heat probably is not the best thing for me. This was in response to me talking about Kundalini. But as I have said before, I do fight the flow of life. On my list of things to do: No more lists of things to do!!! Thanks, Robin Kundaliniyoga, "Moritz Ulrich" <moritz.ulrich@b...> wrote: > Namaste > Hi Robin , I read your question referring to the heat which can cause the > migraine . I am not able to tell you how you can hold the heat down when > doing kundlini but I go another advice . > The psycho problems of migrain are often that you resist aginst the "flow of > the Life " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Sat Nam Robin, I also had some problems with the heat created during my kundalini practice and specifically with my problematic stomach area and breath of fire. So, following just my common sense when the times are tough, I avoid BoF and practice A LOT of pranayama instead (the basic breath series is really cool) and the sitali pranayam which is specifically for cooling down the system. You can even lower your fever with that one. Also there is a beautiful kriya called "Becoming Like Angels" which can really make you 'freeze' especially during the 2nd exercise. I really haven't figured out why, but everytime I practice it or teach it it's always the same effect! Also you could watch your diet and avoid food that produces heat like cinnamon and grapes (and coffee!) and try cooling food like seaweed, olives, cucumber and mint tea. They 've really helped me, hope the same for you. Love and Light Sat Atma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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