Guest guest Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 I have a question for all those of you who take cold showers in the morning. I did this for a while, and I liked how it made me feel, but if it's cold outside (like in the New England winter) I find that I stay cold all morning long. I tried really massaging my body while it was in the shower and I could get to the point where the water doesn't feel cold, but after I dry off and do yoga, I'm cold all morning. Any suggestions? Also, can anyone give some modifications for triangle pose? Thanks. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 Sat nam Brian, I almost feel a little guilty in responding to this e-mail since I now live in Florida & our water isn't nearly as cold as yours... we are suppose to stay in the water long enough to where the water doesn't feel cold anymore... what this does & the reason it warms you up is because all the blood rushes to the surface & thru the body... also, try doing some cat/cow before you get in hope this helps..(: with many blessings, Jiwan Shakti Tampa FL --- nitawabrian <nitawabrian wrote: > I have a question for all those of you who take cold > showers in the > morning. I did this for a while, and I liked how it > made me feel, but > if it's cold outside (like in the New England > winter) I find that I > stay cold all morning long. I tried really massaging > my body while it > was in the shower and I could get to the point where > the water doesn't > feel cold, but after I dry off and do yoga, I'm cold > all morning. > > Any suggestions? > > Also, can anyone give some modifications for > triangle pose? > > Thanks. > > Brian > > > > > > Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 Good question and pretty timely as I woke up today to NO HEAT! It's always challenging to get into a cold shower knowing that it ain't gettin' much warmer when I get out. Furnace guy may not be here 'til Monday. Regarding your question, I always set my navel first or do a full wake up routine (there is he good basic one on page 27 of Gururattan's "Transitions.....http://tinyurl.com/8vtrf ). Also, check out the "Men's Wake up Series" copied below. It simply rocks! To "do" cold water without finding your center is a form of torture that no one, including a military person, should have to endure. You have to endure cold water but on your own terms. Also........are you massaging with oil first (Almond, sesame or olive)? Are you wearing long shorts? Are you letting the water hit the back of the left calf first and then slowly working around and up? Don't let it hit the top of your head. For more on this please check the Archives. Use the word Ishnaan. This has been covered in just about every detail. Dharam Millis, MA nitawabrian wrote: > I have a question for all those of you who take cold showers in the > morning. I did this for a while, and I liked how it made me feel, but > if it's cold outside (like in the New England winter) I find that I > stay cold all morning long. I tried really massaging my body while it > was in the shower and I could get to the point where the water doesn't > feel cold, but after I dry off and do yoga, I'm cold all morning. > > Any suggestions? > > Also, can anyone give some modifications for triangle pose? > > Thanks. > > Brian This was given by Yogiji at the Men's course a few summers ago. I am thinking that it is #4 and #7 that make this set particularly good for guys, but I don't see any reason why a woman shouldn't do it. The Navel work, Cat-Cow and Baby pose are staples. This is my routine before I shower. 1. Cat stretch 4 -5x times 2. Arms and legs up 90 degrees with LDB* (2 - 3 minutes) 3. Push - pull legs 18" w/ arms along side (I like to do this for 4-5 minutes. It gives me a real deep adjustment) 4. Cobra pose w/ tongue out and eyes wide open toward the ceiling (3 minutes) 5. Cat - cow 3 mins 6. Baby pose (3 minutes) 7. Triangle pose with alternate limbs held up for 3 mins. Switch sides (do your best). This is big for the male composition. It brings us back to something resembling Neutral vs. "testosterone poisoning". 8. Take your time for this last part. Massage the cheeks, then up the nose to the eyebrow and sockets, out to the temples, and in the ears and along the inner and outer earlobes and finally all around the jaw joints and jaw muscles. The jaw massage can be be done rather intensely. This is the strongest muscle in the body and is also where pain of any kind, anywhere in our psyche can be accessed and released. If you feel like screaming/yelling out loud, while pressing into these tight areas you're doing it right......and then go ahead and make some noise. You will feel the difference in your head. If your neighbors would call the police from all the screaming, then at the very least open your mouth to the fullest while pressing hard and moan or something. Subject your self and let the experience go right into the center of your head and your heart. Then rest for a couple of minutes before doing your COLD SHOWER * Long deep breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Sat Naam, If you are using oil (before the cold shower) and massaging as well, and you are still too cold afterwards, then rinse off with lukewarm water after your cold one & see if that helps warm you up. Also use the mantra Ung Sung Wahe Guru! Elle/Ranjit Kaur Kundaliniyoga, "nitawabrian" <nitawabrian> wrote: > > I have a question for all those of you who take cold showers in the > morning. I did this for a while, and I liked how it made me feel, but > if it's cold outside (like in the New England winter) I find that I > stay cold all morning long. I tried really massaging my body while it > was in the shower and I could get to the point where the water doesn't > feel cold, but after I dry off and do yoga, I'm cold all morning. > > Any suggestions? > > Also, can anyone give some modifications for triangle pose? > > Thanks. > > Brian > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 The whole point of cold showers is to get the body to react to it and to warm yourself with a vigorous sadhana. So please no lukewarm showers to warm up until later during the day. Jog in place if necessary! As someone else said. no cold showers directly on the crown of your head or the inner thighs. For women no cold showers during your period. Blessings, Awtar S Rochester, NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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