Hi from a new member and numb feet problem

[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

I have just began the free course. My main practice is sant mat (Radhaswoami

Satsang Beas). I have recently began to explore other areas to add to my

practice. I spent 6 days on an individual retreat at a Buddhist monastery in the

North Carolina mountains and learned a lot about Buddhism. This was

enlightening, as I had previously not known much about Buddhism. Still I prefer

the teachings and philosophy of sant mat. I have also recently started on a

program of exercises from Dennings and Phillips' book on astral travel.

I am trying to learn the full lotus position. I don't have any problem getting

into the position. I have sat in the position for up to 45 minutes without any

appreciably pain or discomfort. I have just one problem with which I would

greatly appreciate any help that a member could give. After a period of time my

feet become totally numb and very heavy. I am not aware of the numbness until I

start to leave the position. What causes this? Does this present any physical

danger? I do have mild congestive heart failure (it was moderate to severe, but

has improved greatly and is still rapidly improving due to the implantation of

an electronic device and an exercise and stretching regimen), so my circulation

is a little on the weak side anyway. What should I do? Should I modify the

position? If so, how? Are there exercises which might help me adapt to the

position?

 

Thanks for your time and any advise that anyone can give me on the foot

situation.

 

vancor2000

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Vancor 2000:

My main question about the numbness in your feet is, are you a diabetic?

That in itself can cause numbness...........it is called peripheral neuropathy.

Just check it to be sure.

 

Poor circulation means we should not stay in one position too long and there

is some restriction to the circulation in this position. There are others in

ky who may suggest a different solution. I do kriyas without that position

as I cannot sit like that. I need to sit in a chair and things seem to go

along nicely for me.

 

Good luck and good for you. I am impressed by all that you do manage.

 

Heartfully

Teresa

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Vankor

 

You are subconsciously cutting off the circulation to your feet, They therefore

remain heavy and firmly planted on the ground.  With more practice you can relax

into it - then you'll take off.  Stop trying so hard and let go and release  -

it will happen.

 

Dharma Di

 

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Kundalini Yoga Hi from a new member and numb feet problem

kundaliniyoga

Sunday, November 9, 2008, 6:01 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello,

 

 

 

I have just began the free course. My main practice is sant mat (Radhaswoami

Satsang Beas). I have recently began to explore other areas to add to my

practice. I spent 6 days on an individual retreat at a Buddhist monastery in the

North Carolina mountains and learned a lot about Buddhism. This was

enlightening, as I had previously not known much about Buddhism. Still I prefer

the teachings and philosophy of sant mat. I have also recently started on a

program of exercises from Dennings and Phillips' book on astral travel.

 

I am trying to learn the full lotus position. I don't have any problem getting

into the position. I have sat in the position for up to 45 minutes without any

appreciably pain or discomfort. I have just one problem with which I would

greatly appreciate any help that a member could give. After a period of time my

feet become totally numb and very heavy. I am not aware of the numbness until I

start to leave the position. What causes this? Does this present any physical

danger? I do have mild congestive heart failure (it was moderate to severe, but

has improved greatly and is still rapidly improving due to the implantation of

an electronic device and an exercise and stretching regimen), so my circulation

is a little on the weak side anyway. What should I do? Should I modify the

position? If so, how? Are there exercises which might help me adapt to the

position?

 

 

 

Thanks for your time and any advise that anyone can give me on the foot

situation.

 

 

 

vancor2000